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About the Role

We are seeking a committed and highly skilled specialist literacy teacher to build capacity in our schools, lead evidence-based literacy practice, and provide expert support to pupils with complex literacy needs. You will deliver staff training, coordinate literacy interventions, and support schools in adapting the curriculum for pupils with dyslexia and other literacy-related needs. You will also maintain a small caseload of pupils with the most complex literacy needs.

Responsibilities

Deliver staff training in evidence-based literacy practices.
Coordinate literacy interventions and parent workshops across the borough.
Model high-quality teaching.
Support schools to select and interpret literacy assessments.
Advise on adapting the curriculum for pupils with dyslexia and other literacy-related needs.
Maintain a small caseload of pupils with the most complex literacy needs.
Conduct detailed assessments and produce targeted, evidence-informed recommendations for schools.

Requirements

Must be a committed and highly skilled specialist literacy teacher.
Must be an experienced practitioner.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced/Standard/Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check.
CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application.

Skills

Specialist literacy teaching
Evidence-based literacy practice
Literacy interventions
Assessment interpretation
Curriculum adaptation for dyslexia and literacy needs

Location

South London
Lambeth Borough

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced practitioner

Salary/Compensations

£43,339 pa. rising in annual increments to £62,496 incl. LW

Benefits

Lambeth Staff Benefits

About the Company

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents.
Lambeth is the 9th largest borough in London.
Lambeth's diversity is its strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
Lambeth Council has bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through its Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment with exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital.

Equal Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all.
We are committed to safer recruitment.
We are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion.
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
We guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.