Study Centre and Development Leader

Role Overview

Study Centre and Reading Development Leader at Manor High School, Oadby, Leicestershire (Leicester). This role is responsible for contributing significantly to the progress and outcomes of learners and for raising achievement through effective literacy and reading strategies.

• Develop and implement strategies to raise literacy and reading achievement across KS3 / KS4.
• Establish a strong reading culture within the school.
• Support teachers and students in their academic development through targeted reading initiatives.
• Collaborate with school leadership to align reading programmes with curriculum objectives.
• Monitor and report on progress and impact of reading initiatives.

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Understanding of the KS3 / KS4 curriculum and how to support student development.
• A passion for reading and literacy and a recognition of its importance within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Contract type:
  Permanent.
• Location:
  
  Leicester, Leicestershire.
• Hours:
  
  37.5 per week, term time (Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 with an unpaid 30‑minute lunch break).
• Full‑time salary: £31,537 – £34,434 per annum (actual salary £28,287 – £30,885 per annum, 89.69% FTE).
• Holiday: 2 weeks.
• Job reference: MHS / SCRVL / 0126 (Job ).
• Start date:
  
  As soon as possible; expiry: 26th January 2026 09:00 AM.

• Employee benefits are detailed in the candidate pack.

Please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information or to arrange a visit, contact our HR Manager Nicola Savill.

• Safeguarding Statement:
  This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires an enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check). UK GDPR data will be processed in line with the requirements and protections set out in the UK General Data Protection Regulation.
• Manor High School is part of the Oak Multi‑Academy Trust.