Trainer - Scotland (covering Dundee and Aberdeenshire)

Ruth Miskin Training; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in the UK is seeking a Read Write Inc. Consultant Trainer to provide exceptional training and support for teachers in literacy education. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status, outstanding teaching abilities, and the capability to engage and motivate educators. This role requires regular travel within Scotland and is focused on enhancing children's reading skills through effective phonics training.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status needed for the role.
• Full driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential.
• Outstanding ability to teach literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent training on Read Write Inc. programmes.
• Support schools ensuring children learn to read.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Outstanding literacy teaching ability

Ability to engage and motivate teachers and leaders

Clear communication

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Strong planning and prioritisation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Full driving licence

Job description

Read Write Inc. Consultant Trainer

Please note this role is for someone based in the Scotland area who will also be required to travel regularly to Dundee and Aberdeenshire.

Read Write Inc., the UK’s number one phonics programme, has taught 10 million children to read over the past 20 years.

We are inviting exceptional Read Write Inc. teachers and leaders to apply to join the Ruth Miskin Training team. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

We go above and beyond to make the biggest difference in every school by:

• Inspiring teachers with high‑quality face‑to‑face training
• Providing rigorous, bespoke in‑school support to leadership teams
• Working with children to model the best practice to teachers and tutors

We provide new trainers with intensive, exceptional training followed by ongoing professional development.

Opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities include coaching colleagues and working with trusts and English Hubs.

Recruitment Process

You need Qualified Teacher Status, a full driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

• Complete the application with CV and cover letter
• Email a 5‑minute film of you teaching a phonics lesson to a reception or Year 1 group
• Start date: ASAP
• Note for filming: film from the back of the classroom so children are unidentifiable. Filming with a class is preferred; alternatively you may film without children present.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide excellent training on Read Write Inc. programmes.

Provide rigorous, on‑going support for schools to ensure all children learn to read.

After eighteen months of coaching and support you will be able / expected to:

• Work without the need for supervision, ensuring your trainer dashboard is always up to date and every school has booked the right package of training and support (standard regular or intensive).
• Teach any child to read regardless of age, background or need.
• Provide a high standard of training while keeping up with the latest online training and films.
• Use practice and coaching to improve your teaching, tutoring and school support during PPA time.
• Support schools on development days and during remote progress meetings using the School Portal Online Assessment and latest documentation.
• Galvanise leaders and staff to focus on their slowest‑progress readers, challenging them to keep all pupils reading from the very beginning.
• Keep leaders buoyant and help them find solutions to overcome organisational barriers.
• Prepare diligently before development days and remote progress meetings using the school's half‑termly data to provide leaders with clear next steps.
• Respond clearly, quickly and professionally to all internal and external communication, including emails and remote meeting links.
• Show evidence that in your schools 90 % of children meet the requirements of the Phonics Screening Check in Year 1 and 100 % in Year 2 as a direct result of your actions.

Skills and Qualities

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status, full driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Outstanding literacy teaching ability.
• Ability to engage and motivate teachers and leaders.
• Clear communication, both oral and written.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong planning and prioritisation.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Read Write Inc. programmes.
• Experience teaching the programme as a class teacher or Reading Leader.

In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSiE) guidelines, we are required to carry out an online search as part of our shortlisting process. For more information regarding this process please email.

At Ruth Miskin Training we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process please contact.

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Employment type: Contract

Vacancy: 1