Literacy Intervention Teacher

Salary:
Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Surrey) £34,398 - £52,490

Benefits:
Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

We are seeking an Intervention Teacher to join our team at The Matthew Arnold School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

The Matthew Arnold School is a thriving mixed comprehensive school for 11‑16 year olds in Staines‑upon‑Thames, rated "Good" in our February 2024 Ofsted inspection where we were recognised as a school where students and staff are aspirational. Our philosophy centres on academic improvement and character development, encouraging students to challenge themselves and embody our motto: "Dream Big, Work Hard and Achieve."

Core values of Respect, Kindness and Aspiration are embedded throughout school life.

• Have high expectations of all students, respect their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and be committed to raising their educational achievement.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Seek and use opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards by sharing effective practice in the school.
• Liaise effectively with parents or carers on students’ progress and achievements.

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Dynamic classroom teacher and team leader with stamina and absolute determination to achieve personal and institutional success.
• Firm, fair, caring, consistent and non‑confrontational approach.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Committed, engaged and professional.
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing date: 25th May 2026. Applications will be considered on receipt.