Specialist Literacy Lead

Monday – Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am – 3.30pm

Actual salary £26,768 - £29,036 per annum

Cox Green is a well-established co-educational Academy, situated in the heart of the community of Cox Green, Maidenhead. Our values centre around being kind, being respectful and being determined, and our visitors regularly comment on this.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and able Specialist Literacy Lead to work with our students. The successful applicant will coordinate and lead on the intervention programmes for literacy by leading small group classroom intervention for selected students across all key stages.

The successful candidate will join a school team committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

You will have:

• High expectations of yourself and the children with whom you work;
• Creativity and flair;
• Dedication and energy;
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability and desire to work as part of a team.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Free on-site parking.
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher.
• Staff long service awards.
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Generous pension and life insurance schemes.
• Contractual Sick Pay.
• Christmas party and social events.
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services.
• Excellent continuous professional development programme and sponsorship for professional qualifications, opportunities for growth.

For the application form for this role please

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Please email completed application forms to Karen Warner, HR & Administration Manager,

Closing date: 8am, Friday 30 th January 2026

Interview date:
To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online searches may be carried out.

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Registered Office:
Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3AX