KS1 Primary Teacher + Phonics Lead – Sept 24 start – GOOD 2FE Primary School – Islington – Inne[...]

Clarus Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Islington seeks a qualified KS1 Primary Teacher and Phonics Lead for a full-time permanent position starting September 2024. The successful candidate will play a vital role in improving educational outcomes for young learners, leading phonics instruction, and working collaboratively within a supportive environment dedicated to the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Teacher.
• Experience in KS1 and phonics education.
• Commitment to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead phonics instruction and assessment for KS1 and EYFS.
• Model phonics teaching practices for staff.
• Oversee phonics screening and support SEND students.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to improving lives through education

Resilience

Compassion

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KS1 Primary Teacher + Phonics Lead – Sept 24 start – GOOD 2FE Primary School – Islington – Inner London, London Borough of Islington

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Client:

Clarus Education

Location:

London Borough of Islington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

KS1 Primary Teacher + Phonics Lead – Sept 24 start – GOOD 2FE Primary School – Islington – Inner London

We are looking to recruit a qualified Primary Teacher + Phonics Lead for a full time, permanent KS1 Class Teacher post from September.

The school site is located within the popular, Inner London borough of Islington. OFSTED have highlighted this lovely, diverse 2 form entry as ‘Good’, highlighting progress, teaching, behaviour and its ambitious leadership team as positive aspects.

We will consider upper pay scale applicants for this post, if you have evidence you meet the criteria.

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

The Clarus Education Team will be in touch within 48 hrs if shortlisted, to discuss this Primary KS1 Teacher further.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.