Reading Mentor - Maternity Cover

Salary: Grade D SCP6 – SCP11

Actual salary £19,075 - £20,656

Plus SEN Allowance of £1,130

Monday – Friday, 31.75 hours per week, Term Time Plus 5 days

4 days a week from 8.30am – 3.20pm and 1 day a week from 8.30am – 3.25pm

Fixed Term - to cover a period of Maternity leave

1^st September 2026 to 13^th July 2027

The School is looking to appoint a Reading Mentor, on a fixed term basis, to cover a period of Maternity Leave, to work both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, to support and assist students with their reading fluency and comprehension. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and will be able to tailor their approach to reading, to suit individual needs in a way that inspires students to achieve their full potential. There is an opportunity to work solely with our younger, Year 7 students, so experience with phonics or primary reading delivery is desirable, but not essential.

The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a staff that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential, if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website. To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 17^th May 2026

Interviews Provisionally: week commencing 18^th May 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. 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.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible

Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.