Reading Champion

Job introduction

"Learning for Life"

Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery 

Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BZ

“Pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school community. They understand the school’s values of respect, honesty, kindness, strength and responsibility. Pupils demonstrate these through their exceptional behaviour, conduct and attitudes to learning.”  Ofsted June 2024

Reading Champion

Unqualified Teacher Post

Full time post on initially fixed term contract

Start date: February/March 2025

Salary: Unqualified pay range 1 - 6

(£21,731 - £33,902)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated unqualified teacher to teach an intensive catch-up reading programme to individuals or small groups of children in school. 

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent teacher with QTS who has a passion for supporting children to become confident readers in KS2
• have high expectations of learning and behaviour
• have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team

We can offer you:

• children that are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a strong, supportive and committed staff team
• a commitment to supporting your continuing professional development

If you are a graduate with QTS who would like the opportunity to develop your teaching skills through 1:1 and small group work, this would be a chance for you to gain valuable in-school experience to support your professional development.  There may also be the opportunity for occasional class cover in EYFS and KS1.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

For visits and application information please contact the school office:  telephone 01273 584212 or email recruitment@meridian.e-sussex.sch.uk  or visit the school website www.meridianschool.co.uk

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 27th January 

Interviews: Wednesday 29th January  

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please ensure you apply with the ESCC application form attached below and return direct to the school.

Additional information

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.