We are looking for a KS1 Class Teacher & Phonics Lead
The role of Class Teacher will have a major impact on the children’s lives through delivering high quality teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who:
- Understands how to break learning down into manageable chunks, and be adaptable and flexible to meet children’s needs
- Is committed to improving children’s lives through education - and shows resilience and commitment to this challenge
- Has a commitment to professional growth- wanting to do things better all the time
- Has compassion for our children, some of whom have real challenges in their lives(domestic violence, poverty, parental mental health needs)
In the role of phonics lead you will:
- Play an integral role in our leadership structure and accountable for the progress and attainment of pupils in KS1 and EYFS in phonics and Early reading
- Be an outstanding practitioner of phonics and will model exceptional phonics teaching for others to emulate
- Be responsible for the assessment and grouping of pupils to ensure rapid progress
- Oversee the Yr1 phonics screening check
- Oversee the progress of SEND and a minority of KS2 pupils needing phonics interventions and rapid catch up
Visits to the school are actively encouraged please contact the school office to arrange a time.
- Salary: MPS 3-6, UPS (£40,318 – £56,959) + TLR 2 circa £3,300 PA depending on experience. Inner London. We will consider upper pay scale applicants for this post, if you have evidence you meet the criteria.
This advert will run until the 24th May, however we are likely to appoint when a suitable candidate is found, so we would encourage early applications, so that we can appoint as soon as possible. Applications will be checked on a regular basis.
Rotherfield Primary School takes safeguarding pupils seriously, and as such this post is subject to enhanced DBS, online checks and other safeguarding clearances.
To apply for the role, visit https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/. If you need any assistance, please contact us - [email protected].
Newington Green and Rotherfield Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.