Job Advertisement: Phonics Teacher (Primary School)
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP
Dunbar Education is thrilled to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity at an Ofsted-rated "Good" primary school in Northampton! This fantastic school is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated Phonics Teacher to join their team right away. If you're passionate about early literacy and helping young learners unlock the magic of reading, this is the perfect role for you!
Role Overview
As the school's new Phonics Teacher, you'll be inspiring a love for reading and giving children essential literacy skills that will benefit them for years to come. Working with small groups, you'll deliver fun, engaging phonics sessions tailored to build confidence and phonemic awareness. This is your chance to make a profound impact on children's literacy, helping them thrive in and beyond the classroom!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead dynamic, engaging phonics sessions in small groups, sparking excitement for reading and learning
- Monitor student progress closely, adapting your approach to meet each child's unique needs
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a cohesive literacy program that reaches all levels
- Cultivate a joyful, encouraging learning environment that makes phonics fun and accessible
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience teaching phonics, with a strong understanding of early literacy principles
- Familiarity with the Letters and Sounds phonics program (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, nurturing approach to teaching young learners
- A creative, can-do attitude and a passion for making reading engaging and enjoyable
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay rates
- A welcoming, supportive school culture where every child's journey is celebrated
- Outstanding opportunities for professional development and growth
- The chance to truly change lives by building students' confidence and literacy skills
Dunbar Education takes pride in matching talented teachers with schools where they can make a real impact. This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate Phonics Teacher to inspire young learners and make reading a joy.
To Apply
Bring the joy of reading to young learners! Apply now with Dunbar Education and help every child discover their love for literacy!
If this role isn't for you, please still get in touch to discuss other available opportunities. Alternatively, if you know of someone who would suit this position, earn up to £250 through our referral scheme.
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available roles, please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
