Year 1 Teacher & Phonics Lead - Inspire Early Readers

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Well-resourced classrooms

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a Year 1 Class Teacher in Leicester to drive phonics-led learning and support pupils transitioning from EYFS to Key Stage 1. The role focuses on developing reading, writing and communication skills through daily phonics sessions and engaging lessons.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality phonics teaching, monitor progress, differentiate for all learners, and collaborate with support staff to ensure safeguarding and pupil welfare throughout the

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required for the role.
• Experience teaching within EYFS or Key Stage 1.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and phonics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Deliver daily phonics sessions using a systematic synthetic phonics programme.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress in phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse learner needs including SEND and EAL.
• Prepare pupils for Phonics Screening Check and develop early reading skills.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, SEND staff and leadership teams.

Education

QTS

EYFS/KS1 experience

National Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a Year 1 Class Teacher in Leicester to drive phonics-led learning and support pupils transitioning from EYFS to Key Stage 1. The role focuses on developing reading, writing and communication skills through daily phonics sessions and engaging lessons.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality phonics teaching, monitor progress, differentiate for all learners, and collaborate with support staff to ensure safeguarding and pupil welfare throughout the