Job Introduction
Do you want to make a real impact? Do you have a love or reading and understand the fundamental difference that reading makes to the life chances of young people? Can you inspire young people to develop their reading fluency and comprehension?
We are looking to appoint an energetic co-ordinator of reading. You will plan and deliver interventions to pupils in Key Stage 3 who have been identified as requiring additional support to make rapid progress in reading. The post will also include developing reading for pleasure strategies for our keen readers.
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for working with young people and who is committed to ensuring that all children make the best possible progress during their time at Toynbee. Experience in delivering reading teaching in a primary setting would be an advantage.
Our core aim is to provide young people with the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and confidence which are necessary to enable them to make informed choices for themselves.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best”
- Have excellent interpersonal leadership skills, underpinned by a firm vision for role.
- Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career.
Toynbee School is an expanding school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in November 2024.
The school is situated in Chandlers Ford with easy access to the M3 and M27. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Please visit our website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk for an Candidate application pack or contact 02380269026 or email: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
CVs will not be considered, only applications made using the Support Staff Application Form can be accepted.
Candidates should submit completed application forms to recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Closing Date: 7th March 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 17th March 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.