Trainer - South West Region Job Plymouth area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Read Write Inc. Consultant Trainer

High priority areas:
South and West Wales

Join our team of 140+ trainers

Read Write Inc.is the UK’s number one phonics programme – teaching 10 million children to read over the last 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 on-going professional development.

We offer opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities such as 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 this application with CV and cover letter

Email 5-minute film clip of you teaching aphonics lesson to a reception or Year 1 group to

Complete your application on Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Shortlisting and confirmation – from 3rd February 2026

Interviews - TBC (interviews from 11th February 2026 depending on schedule) (consisting of group Teams call with a member of the Operations Team and an individual interview with Directors)

Start date:

13th April 2026

Note for filming: film from the back of the classroom so children are unidentifiable. Filming with a class is preferred. Alternatively, you could 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 of supervision – ensuringyourtrainer dashboard is always up to dateand every school has booked the right package of training and support (standard, termly or intensive).

Teach anychild to read regardless of age, background or need.

Provide a high standard of training, keeping up with the latest online training and films.

Make the best use of 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 up all pupils 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%+ children meet the requirements of the Phonics Screening Check in Year 1 and 100% in Y2 – as a direct result of your actions.

Skills and qualities

Essential:

Have Qualified Teacher Status, full driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
Be an outstanding literacy teacher
Be able to engage and motivate teachers and leaders
Communicate clearly - orally and in writing
Work well in a team
Be able to plan and prioritise work
Be committed to personal and professional development

Desirable:

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

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. You will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from RMT leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between RMT leader and trainer.

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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