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Ark UK Programmes

Reading Progress Tutor

London£28,301 per year (pro rata)Full-timeClosing 23rd September 2026
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About the role

  • About The Role

  • Ark Putney Academy is recruiting an ambitious and committed Reading Progress Tutor to join our team

    from October 2026.They will support students who have been identified as needing help with their reading and assist in the delivery of our reading interventions. They will also assist with assessing English proficiency of students with English as an additional language.

    The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, possess excellent literacy skills in spoken and written English, be proficient in at least one modern foreign language and have experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.

    If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Julie Rickard by email at j.rickard@arkputneyacademy.org or by phone 020 8161 4974.

    Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so early application is advised.The academy reserves the right to close the advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

  • Benefits

    • Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
    • We take the wellbeing of our staff seriously. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
    • Generous pension scheme.
    • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
    • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
    • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
    • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
    Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ .

  • About Us

  • Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We’re a non-selective, mixed secondary school with 800 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form.

    We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our band programme.

    We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community.

    We’ve been celebrating a successful year so far with strong A-level and GCSE results. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other.

    Visitarkputney.org/jobsto learn more about us and see our current vacancies.Diversity and inclusion:

    We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this

    link.Safeguarding statement:

    Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

    Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this

    link.Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.