Specialist Dyslexia Teacher

Main payscale + TLR 2b+ 1 SEN or 2 SEN depending on experience and qualifications

We are a small team of advisory teachers enabling the inclusion of young people in mainstream schools through a traded offer. We offer advice and support to staff in mainstream schools ensuring they have the confidence and skills to support pupils with literacy difficulties by undertaking dyslexia assessments, exam assess arrangements and bespoke intervention.

You need to be well organised and above all, an amazing communicator and skilled practitioner We deliver training on a range of interventions. We deliver whole school INSET.

We have developed a dyslexia pathway which we offer training and support on. We work in close partnership with other specialist teams in the borough and with our partners in the health service
We will have vacancy from September 2026, following retirement of the present post holder. We are keen to recruit a skilled and experienced teacher who can work in an advisory capacity and is familiar with working in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

An ideal candidate would have experience of work across the age range. You may have a wider knowledge of special educational needs and will show a commitment to supporting successful inclusion. You will also appreciate the importance of teamwork and be able to show evidence of supporting colleagues.

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Interviews scheduled for: 21st May 2026

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