Job title: KS2 Reading Lead
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Head of Department / Middle Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 24-04-2025
Job ID: 102631

Job Description

KS2 Reading Lead | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced KS2 Reading Lead to join a thriving 3-form entry Primary School in Barking & Dagenham this September. This Ofsted ‘Good’ school places a strong emphasis on behaviour management, high standards of teaching, and curriculum development—making it the perfect environment for a dedicated KS2 Reading Lead to make a lasting impact.

 

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive Inner London MPS pay scale

  • Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression pathways

  • Supportive SLT with a strong team culture

  • A well-resourced learning environment with easy transport links

  • A great pension scheme and a role with real influence over KS2 reading provision

 

KS2 Reading Lead Role Highlights:

  • Take ownership of the KS2 reading curriculum as the KS2 Reading Lead

  • Deliver engaging and effective KS2 lessons with a focus on literacy progress

  • Monitor and drive attainment through strategic planning and targeted interventions

  • Collaborate with staff and SLT to ensure cohesive curriculum delivery across year groups

  • Work closely with parents to promote reading culture both in and out of school

  • Support and develop colleagues in reading provision and pedagogical best practice

  • Contribute to behaviour management in line with the school’s well-established policy

  • Aspire to future leadership with structured guidance and development support

 

We are looking for a KS2 Reading Lead who:

  • Holds QTS and a 1:1 degree from a top 20 UK university

  • Demonstrates excellent behaviour management and classroom presence

  • Has a creative and proactive approach to curriculum leadership

  • Shows experience or ambition to progress to senior leadership

  • Communicates confidently and professionally with staff, students, and parents

  • Is based in or willing to work in Barking & Dagenham

 

If you’re an inspiring KS2 Reading Lead ready to elevate literacy outcomes and influence a key stage, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change in Barking & Dagenham.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this KS2 Reading Lead in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this KS2 Reading Lead role.

 

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