Job Advertisement: Phonics Teacher (Primary-Trained)
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September
Are you a primary-trained teacher with expertise in phonics, looking to make an impact in a secondary school setting? Join our innovative and inclusive secondary school in Bedford as we help students strengthen their literacy skills and unlock their full potential.
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Phonics Teacher to work with students in Key Stages 3 and 4 who require additional support to develop their literacy skills. This permanent, full-time role starting in September offers a unique opportunity for a primary-trained teacher to bring their expertise to a secondary school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver targeted phonics lessons to students requiring literacy intervention, using proven strategies and phonics programmes.
- Plan, deliver, and assess lessons tailored to individual student needs, ensuring engagement and progress.
- Work closely with subject teachers, SEND staff, and the pastoral team to integrate phonics learning into the broader curriculum.
- Use assessment tools to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Build students' confidence and enthusiasm for reading and writing, fostering a love of learning.
- Contribute to the development of whole-school literacy initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with primary training.
- Proven experience teaching phonics at primary level, ideally using schemes such as Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds, or Jolly Phonics.
- Passionate about literacy and committed to improving outcomes for students with varying levels of ability.
- Experience supporting students with SEND or EAL is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a secondary school environment.
- Flexible, innovative, and eager to adapt primary teaching expertise to secondary learners.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking secondary school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development, including training in secondary teaching approaches.
- A collaborative team that values and supports literacy improvement across the school.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students who need it most.
