Established in 1632, Sir John Leman High School in Beccles is steeped in history and has produced many generations of well-educated young people. The school has a strong emphasis on values and a relentless focus on improving learning, which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school.    

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Reading Mentor to join our 11-18 mixed comprehensive high school community, where you will work alongside experienced educators who value teamwork, respect and open communication. 

It is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to communicate effectively at all levels and is capable of working independently. The successful candidate should be literate in written and spoken English language.

Successful applicants will be a part of a nurturing and collaborative educational setting where creativity and learning thrive. Here at Sir John Leman High School we believe in continuous growth; opportunities for training and development are always available to enhance your skills. 

The hours of work in this post are 28.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only).

You will: 

• Have experience of working in a high school setting or with young people in the 11-18 age range. 

• Be a team player. 

• Have high levels of enthusiasm and motivation. 

We can offer you: 

• A school which is proud of the exceptional progress and achievement of its young people with strong results over a number of years. 

• A school rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with impressive outcomes in recent years. 

• A school committed to the well-being and professional development of staff. 

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a range of benefits, including: 

•    Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development 

•    Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College 

•    Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution 

•    Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice 

•    Shopping and leisure discounts 

•    Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 

•    Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme 

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk 

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.  All applications must be submitted through My New Term. 

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.