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Reading Ranger

Reference: JAN20203232
Expiry date: 2020-01-29 12:00:00.000
Location: Wyndham Primary Academy, Derby
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: LGPS, PERKBOX
Duration:1 year in the first instance
Attachments: JobDescriptionSpec-ReadingRanger.doc

37 hours Term time only

NJC02 - NJC06 (£14,918 to £16,147)          

Temporary 1 year in the first instance

Starting Monday 2nd March 2020 or sooner if possible

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” J K Rowling

Are you the person to help our beautiful Wyndham children find the book right for them?

Do you have a love of reading that you could share with our children?
Do you believe in the power of reading and its ability to transport you to another world as well as unlocking future opportunities?
Can you make every moment count to help children find their personal GREATness?

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a committed and creative individual to join our world-class school. We are looking for an exceptional individual, who can provide a complementary service to our existing team, to support children’s reading fluency and comprehension in a highly bespoke role as a Reading Ranger.

Reading is a vital, life-long skill and so fluency, oracy and enjoyment is prioritised at Wyndham to ensure pupils’ automaticity of skills. We need someone who can bring these skills to life as well as supporting pupils to ignite their passion for reading further, particularly for those pupils where there are barriers to them accessing reading.

At Wyndham Primary Academy is:

G    Good to talk, even better to listen
   Respect myself, others and the community
    Enjoy and achieve safely
A    Able to make mistakes and learn from them
   Together we aim hig

We will provide you with:

* Access to high quality, bespoke CPD and professional development through the Spencer Academies Trust and Derby   Research School

* A curious, collaborative and creative approach to the curriculum, teaching and learning

* An exceptional team with sky-high expectations

* GREAT children who love to learn!

Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity and academy sponsor,which is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. We have a successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning which ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. The Trust mission statement reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 20 schools (8 Secondary and 12 Primary and 1 Special School) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

Vision

Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders. 

We Believe: 

  • All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
  • Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
  • We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.

Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact the school office on 01332 571153

Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form, which can be found at www.satrust.com/vacancies

In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview.

Visits to Wyndham Primary Academy are welcome and will be available on 21st, 22nd and 23rd January 2020 by appointment. Please ring the school office to arrange a time.

Closing date for applications 12.00pm on Wednesday 29th January 2020.

Interviews will take place on Monday 3rd February 2020.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.