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Read Write Inc. Fast Track Tutor
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: GLC Point 10 £24,733 - P16 £27,419 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £5,733 - £6,355]
Working Pattern: 10 hours per week Term time only. [1pm to 3pm]
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 6 February 2026 at Midday
Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
GPFS are looking for a dedicated RWI Fast Track Tutor to deliver high-impact phonics interventions. This is a specialised role focused on accelerated progress. You will work with small groups and individuals, using the Read Write Inc. [RWI] framework to turn struggling readers into confident, fluent ones.
Core Responsibilities
Deliver Precision Tutoring:Lead targeted RWI Fast Track sessions that build decoding skills and reading fluency.
Accelerate Progress:Adapt your delivery to meet the unique needs of different learners, ensuring no child is left behind.
Collaborate & Track:Work closely with our Reading Lead and use ICT (including Excel) to monitor progress and provide feedback on pupil growth.
Create a Positive Environment:Maintain a calm, encouraging, and inclusive space where children feel safe to take risks with their learning.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
Free access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit complete an online application form
Information about the School
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.