Reading Intervention Specialist - Emily Wilding Davison School

There is an exciting opportunity to join a strong and growing team of staff at Emily Wilding Davison School. We aim to appoint a tutor fixed term for one year who will support both the Academic and Social and Emotional Mental Health development of our students. We are looking for experienced and ambitious practitioners who have a range of skills and experiences and who can join and compliment our team.

This role is central to our whole‑school priority of rapidly raising reading ages and ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum.

Emily Wilding Davison School opened in September 2022 in a refurbished site in Ponteland, having moved from the previous site at Atkinson House School in Seghill. EWDS is a designated co‑educational secondary school provision for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils travel to us from all areas of Northumberland and we have capacity for 100.

Our intent is to offer the highest quality provision for our cohort of learners, taking account of their additional needs and gaps in learning. Applications are invited from outstanding practitioners who have experience of engaging and supporting high quality outcomes for pupils who have SEMH needs.

The successful applicants will benefit from significant support from our Head Teacher and Leadership Team. A personalised CPD package will be provided to support your transition into the school.

• can foster a climate of high expectation
• can establish productive working relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model
• is able to work closely with the Alternative Provision Lead to develop and implement strategies to improve attendance, outcomes and wellbeing of students
• Is committed to equal opportunities
• is committed to professional and self-development
• is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• is able to work with external agencies to support students and remove barriers to learning
• is committed to engaging and supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health to achieve their potential
• has proven experience of working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health
• can inspire and motivate pupils and colleagues
• is committed to obtaining high standards of achievement and behaviour
• has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• is fully committed to working collaboratively and to being an active, dedicated member of our team
• will actively show initiative and work independently
• is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils
• is able to promote links with other schools and with the wider community.
• is willing to uphold and develop the ethos of Emily Wilding Davison School.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

Further information about the school can be found on our website.

The start date for the role would be September 2026.

Final date to receive applications: noon on the 31st August 26.

School Name:
Emily Wilding Davison

School Full address:
Thornhill Road Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne Postcode: NE20 9QB

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e‑mail: adm

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