Reading Mentor

Reading Mentor

Location: Accrington Academy

Salary: £27,115.00 (FTE), £23,397.00 (Actual) - Teaching and Learning. Pay Band: Vocational 2.-inclusive of cost-of-living increase for 2026-2027.

Contract type: Full Time, Term Time only (39 weeks total)

Closing Date: 18th October 2026 (12 noon)

Start Date: ASAP-Following satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Reading Mentor to join our committed Literacy team at Accrington Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving literacy outcomes and helping students develop the reading skills they need to succeed both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work closely with students through targeted one-to-one and small group interventions, supporting reading fluency, comprehension, phonics and wider literacy development. You will play a key role in removing barriers to learning, developing students' confidence and fostering a lifelong love of reading. You will also support the delivery of literacy programmes such as Lexia PowerUp and work collaboratively with teaching staff to accelerate student progress.

The ideal candidate will be a committed team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be able to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues, whilst maintaining high expectations and acting as a positive role model. You will have strong IT skills and be able to use technology effectively to support learning and monitor progress. Applicants must hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above. Accrington Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school with a strong community ethos and an unwavering belief that every student can succeed through high expectations, consistency and care

We can offer you

More pay

• As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.
• We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Access to 250 employee benefits through Westfield Rewards, saving you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.

More time

• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total);
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support

• We provide high-quality training and development for every stage in your career;
• Every staff member benefits from a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations;
• We give you access to a high-quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;
• We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy or if you have any questions about the role please contact the Principal's PA, Sandra Chadburn on sandra.chadburn@accrington-academy.org