Reading Specialist Teacher

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st Aug 2026

Hours: 60% FTE (3 days per week)

Salary: MPS

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date:  9:00am, Mon 23^rd February 2026

Start date:  May 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. 

Are you passionate about unlocking the power of reading for every child?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy is looking for you!

We’re looking for a Reading Specialist Teacher who’s ready to make a real difference. If you thrive on helping young people overcome reading challenges and have the skills to deliver impactful 1:1 and small group interventions, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll

- Work closely with students who need targeted support with reading.

- Use your deep understanding of phonics and reading development to plan and deliver tailored sessions.

·        - Carry out baseline assessments and create individualised reading profiles that guide your teaching.

·        - Draw on teacher feedback and assessment data to close learning gaps and support sustained progress.

You’ll bring:

·         - Proven experience delivering reading interventions, including Precision Teaching, Reading Recovery, and Paired Reading.

·         - A strong grasp of the orthographic layers, Alphabetic, Pattern, and Meaning/Morphemic, and how they support reading fluency.

·         - A passion for reading that inspires pupils and helps them build confidence.

·        - The ability to support phonological awareness and address specific reading deficits with precision and care.

If you're ready to help students discover the joy of reading and build lifelong literacy skills, we’d love to hear from you.

About us:

At Queen Katharine Academy, our values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Respect, inspired by our namesake, Katharine of Aragon, guide every aspect of our work. We are committed to delivering a world-class education that empowers students to shape their futures with confidence and purpose.

As part of the forward-thinking ThomasDeacon Education Trust, we benefit from shared expertise, professional development, and a strong network of schools. You will be supported by a Trust that invests in leadership, values professional growth, and provides genuine opportunities for progression.

You will join a vibrant and diverse community where relationships with students, families, and colleagues sit at the heart of success. With excellent facilities, high-quality development opportunities, and a culture rooted in fairness, kindness, and high expectations, this is more than a role. It is a chance to contribute to a culture of excellence, defined by you, your team and our students.

If you're ready to inspire and educate with purpose and passion, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a team committed to “working together to transform lives through education.”

•             High-quality, ongoing professional development at every stage of your career

•             Trust-wide networks for collaboration, coaching, and subject development

•             Clear pathways for career progression and leadership

•             A supportive induction programme, rated highly by 95% of new employees

•             A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth

According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

 If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education