Foundational Skills Teacher

Olympus Academy Trust; Emersons Green; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Coaching/Counselling services

Staff recognition and awards

Job summary

Lyde Green Community School, part of the Olympus Academy Trust, is hiring a Foundational Skills Teacher to deliver intensive small‑group literacy support. You will work with senior staff to align literacy with the wider curriculum and shape literacy delivery as the new school grows.

Experience in early reading and phonics or strong literacy background, with SENCO and Curriculum Team Leader support, is essential. This role offers permanent, full‑time work with a May 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Foundational Skills Teacher role focuses on intensive small‑group teaching to improve reading, writing and communication.
• Diagnostic assessment to pinpoint barriers and target teaching precisely.
• Collaboration with Curriculum Team Leaders to adapt the curriculum while maintaining ambition.

Responsibilities

• Lead intensive, evidence‑informed small‑group teaching in reading, writing and vocabulary.
• Use diagnostic assessment to identify barriers and set targeted interventions.
• Work with Curriculum Team Leaders to adapt the curriculum without lowering ambition.
• Support students to participate in mainstream lessons and build a reading culture.

Skills

Reading expertise

Phonics

Literacy instruction

Small-group teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Job description

* Foundational Skills TeacherNEWFast Apply# Foundational Skills TeacherEmployerLocation: Lyde Green, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS (£34,068 - £46,937)Posted: 9th November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 27th November 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583276Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1583276* Share :**Lyde Green Community School****Position:** Foundational Skills Teacher**Contract:** Permanent, Full-Time**Pay Scale:**MPS (£34,068 - £46,937)**Start Date:** May 2027 (or earlier if possible)Lyde Green Community School opened in September 2026, and we're looking for an exceptional teacher to make sure every student can access our ambitious curriculum. As our Foundational Skills Teacher, you'll provide expert, intensive small-group teaching for students whose reading, writing and communication currently stand in the way of their learning.We believe inclusion should never mean lowering ambition. Wherever possible, these students follow the same curriculum as their peers: you'll work with Curriculum Team Leaders to adapt it, so each student can take a full and confident part in lessons across the school. As a founding member of staff, you'll also help shape how literacy is taught as the school grows.We'd love to hear from two kinds of teacher: experienced KS2 teachers with real expertise in early reading and phonics who want to bring it into secondary, and KS3 teachers with a strong track record in literacy. Whichever route you take, you'll be supported by our SENCO and Curriculum Team Leaders as you develop in the role.**What you'll lead:**- Intensive, evidence-informed small-group teaching in reading, writing, vocabulary and communication- Diagnostic assessment that pinpoints each student's barriers and targets teaching precisely- Working with Curriculum Team Leaders to adapt the curriculum without reducing ambition- Supporting students to spend increasing time thriving in mainstream lessons- Helping build a strong culture of reading across the school**This role is for you if you:**- Are a KS2 teacher ready to take your reading expertise into secondary, or a KS3 teacher with strong literacy experience- Believe every student can achieve, whatever their starting point- Know how students learn to read, and what gets in the way- Build warm, purposeful relationships with students who have found learning frustrating- Want to help shape a school from the ground up**In return, we offer:**- A once-in-a-career opportunity to help shape the culture and systems of a new school- A well-supported route into secondary teaching for colleagues moving from primary- A supportive, innovative Trust committed to professional growth- A vibrant community and a values-led approach to educationPlease see the Applicant Pack and Job Description for full details.**To apply:** Complete the application form and use the supporting statement to tell us how you would help students with significant literacy barriers access an ambitious curriculum at Lyde Green Community School - and the difference you have made for students like these.**Application Deadline:** 9am 27th November 2026**Interviews:** Week of 7th DecemberWe warmly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit or a Teams call with Tom Hill (Headteacher), please contact the school directly and we will arrange a mutually convenient time.Please note:- We reserve the right not to appoint to this position.**Our Philosophy as an Employer**Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies' journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.**Benefits**- Pension Scheme- Flexible and Family Friendly policies- Annual pay progression opportunities- Cycle to Work Scheme- Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates- Free onsite parking- Coaching/Counselling services- Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme- Employee Assistance ProgrammeThe Olympus Academy Trust - Lyde Green Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people's welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.The Trust is committed to promoting racial diversity and improving the representation of underrepresented ethnic groups across its workforce. We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from The Global Majority candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ApplicationsWe recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Lyde Green Community School is committed to safeguarding and