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Head of Programmes

Closing date: Midday, Monday 7 December 2026

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Head of Programmes

Oversee a portfolio of literacy and numeracy programmes reaching 30,000 pupils, and lead a team of twelve programme managers.

Oversee a portfolio of literacy and numeracy programmes that reach 30,000 pupils each year, and lead a team of twelve programme managers.

  • Organisation: Read Count Grow
  • Location: Nottingham (hybrid, with travel to schools)
  • Salary: £55,000 to £62,000
  • Hours: Full time, permanent
  • Closing date: Midday, Monday 7 December 2026

Read Count Grow is an education charity working with primary schools in the East Midlands and Yorkshire to help children who are falling behind in reading and maths.

Independent evaluations show that pupils on its programmes make, on average, three extra months of progress. The charity now wants to reach more schools and deepen its impact.

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Peridot Partners.

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