KS1 Year 1​/2 Classroom Teacher

A permanent, full-time classroom teacher post at John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery, initially teaching a mixed Year 1/2 class. The work centres on planning for children at different starting points and teaching early reading through systematic phonics, with Little Wandle in use. The post also carries a Reading Champion role, helping to shape a new library and reading space. The post is not open to ECTs, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Teach the mixed Year 1/2 class, planning from children's starting points
• Sequence learning and balance support and challenge so every child makes strong progress
• Teach early reading through systematic synthetic phonics using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
• Act as Reading Champion, building a reading culture across the school
• Use assessment and adaptive teaching so pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils can access ambitious learning
• Help shape the new library and reading provision
• Contribute ideas, expertise and creativity to the school's development

• Experienced classroom practitioner
• Not an early career teacher

• Understanding of mixed-age teaching
• Planning and sequencing learning across different starting points
• Assessment and adaptive teaching for SEND and disadvantaged pupils
• Expertise in systematic synthetic phonics
• Experience of Little Wandle, or strong phonics expertise with commitment to develop it quickly
• Knowledge of reading beyond phonics, including fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and reading for pleasure

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable
• Not barred from regulated activity relating to children
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Medical fitness

• High expectations for every child
• Enthusiasm for becoming Reading Champion

• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing training and career progression
• High-quality professional development
• Opportunities to collaborate across the 3-18 Education Trust
• Trust employee benefits