Year 1 Teacher

Year 1 Teacher Phonics Lead

Location:

Loughborough Job Type: Full-time

Contract:

1 Year Fixed-term

Start Date:

March Salary:
Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale  TLR(dependent on experience) Sector:
Primary / Key Stage 1 A welcoming and community-focused Primary School is seeking a Year 1 Teacher with responsibility for Phonics to join their team from March . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced KS1 teacher with strong phonics expertise, or for a teacher ready to take on a subject leadership role within a supportive school environment. The school places a strong emphasis on early reading, consistency across Key Stage 1 and smooth transition from EYFS, supported by a collaborative staff team and clear leadership structures.

The Role Full responsibility for a Year 1 class Leading and developing the schools phonics provision Supporting staff with phonics planning, delivery and assessment Monitoring pupil progress in early reading and phonics Supporting targeted interventions to ensure strong early reading outcomes Creating a structured, nurturing and inclusive learning environment Working closely with senior leaders to support whole-school priorities Who This Role Is Suitable For Experienced Year 1 or KS1 teachers with strong phonics knowledge Teachers currently leading or aspiring to lead a core subject Practitioners confident with systematic synthetic phonics programmes Teachers who value consistency, mentoring and collaboration Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1 Strong understanding of phonics and early reading development Confidence supporting colleagues and contributing to subject leadership Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one About Prebook Recruitment Prebook Recruitment is a relationship-led education recruitment agency specialising in primary education.

Our team has over 10 years experience supporting schools across the UK , providing transparent pay, honest advice and ongoing support to ensure the right long-term fit for both schools and teachers. If youre a Year 1 Teacher ready to take on a Phonics Lead role from March , apply today to be considered.