Phonics Teacher (Primary Trained)

Job Advertisement: Phonics Teacher (Primary-Trained)
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September

Are you a primary-trained teacher with expertise in phonics, looking to make an impact in a secondary school setting? Join our innovative and inclusive secondary school in Bedford as we help students strengthen their literacy skills and unlock their full potential.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Phonics Teacher to work with students in Key Stages 3 and 4 who require additional support to develop their literacy skills. This permanent, full-time role starting in September offers a unique opportunity for a primary-trained teacher to bring their expertise to a secondary school environment.

• Deliver targeted phonics lessons to students requiring literacy intervention, using proven strategies and phonics programmes.
• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons tailored to individual student needs, ensuring engagement and progress.
• Work closely with subject teachers, SEND staff, and the pastoral team to integrate phonics learning into the broader curriculum.
• Use assessment tools to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Build students' confidence and enthusiasm for reading and writing, fostering a love of learning.
• Contribute to the development of whole-school literacy initiatives.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with primary training.
• Proven experience teaching phonics at primary level, ideally using schemes such as Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds, or Jolly Phonics.
• Passionate about literacy and committed to improving outcomes for students with varying levels of ability.
• Experience supporting students with SEND or EAL is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a secondary school environment.
• Flexible, innovative, and eager to adapt primary teaching expertise to secondary learners.

• A supportive and forward-thinking secondary school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training in secondary teaching approaches.
• A collaborative team that values and supports literacy improvement across the school.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students who need it most.