Reading Enrichment Lead

We require a Reading Enrichment Lead to join our Literacy Team. The role involves promoting the joys of reading to build a community of pupils who value the power of books. This key role will focus on maintaining the smooth running of our library, whilst leading on reading initiatives and coordinating literacy events. In addition, you will deliver small group literacy interventions.

We want someone with very high expectations who loves working with young people and is ambitious to see them achieve. You will be a resilient team player with a can-do attitude, flexible, organised and able to use your own initiative. You will have a good educational background and a relevant qualification in supporting students. Experience of working within an educational setting is essential.

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal. We are a popular and over-subscribed single academy trust with 1350 students on roll.

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
• In-house menopause support group
• Long service awards
• Gym membership
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
• A varied programme of well-being activities and clubInterviews will be held week commencing 8 June 2026. This role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 3:30), 39 weeks per year, term time plus inset.