Specialist Literacy Teacher

De La Salle School is a Christian Community. It is inspired by the vision and example of St. John Baptist De La Salle. Each person is invited to become the person God intends him or her to be. They are expected to live a life of faith and love, following the example of Jesus Christ. All members of this community are encouraged to grow in awareness of their own unique worth. They are encouraged to use their gifts in responsible and friendly co-operation with others. Within this environment, De La Salle offers a curriculum for children of all abilities. De La Salle School is a caring and thriving oversubscribed fully comprehensive and inclusive 11-16 school with a committed and dedicated staff. The Governors wish to appoint a Specialist Teacher of Literacy who will work collaboratively to design, develop and deliver a literacy intervention provision for pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 working below age-related expectations. The role will focus on building secure foundations in phonics, early reading, reading fluency, writing and spelling, enabling pupils to accelerate progress and access the secondary curriculum with confidence. This is a unique opportunity to bridge primary and secondary practice, contribute to whole-school inclusion, and shape a provision with meaningful impact on pupil outcomes. The postholder will be expected to bring strong primary curriculum knowledge, particularly in phonics and literacy development, alongside a clear commitment to closing literacy gaps for pupils who require additional support.