Literacy Intervention and Library Support Officer

Reepham High School and College is located 14 miles North-West of Norwich and our intake is broadly in line with the national average in terms of prior attainment, which is reflected in our most recent GCSE results. However, we want our GCSE outcomes to match our A-level outcomes that see us consistently in the top 10% of the country and this is something we are working hard to achieve. Therefore, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they have improved outcomes in their own setting.

As a school we value subject knowledge and have fully embraced a Rosenshine approach to teaching and learning. We hold high expectations of our students in both their conduct and what they can achieve and value strong working relationships between teachers and students.

To lead and support literacy intervention programmes for secondary students whose reading age is below their chronological age, helping them make accelerated progress in reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence. The postholder will deliver targeted literacy support to small groups of students and sometime individual students using intervention strategies and online programmes, including DreamBox Reading Plus, while also managing the school library as a welcoming learning environment that promotes reading for pleasure and independent study.

The role includes supervising and maintaining an after-school homework and study provision within the library for one hour each day.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact: Sarah Steele, by email

Please be aware that Reepham High School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. References will be sought and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.