KS1 Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher in Birmingham

KS1 Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time On-site
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A permanent, full-time classroom teacher post at John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery, initially teaching a mixed Year 1/2 class. The work centres on planning for children at different starting points and teaching early reading through systematic phonics, with Little Wandle in use. The post also carries a Reading Champion role, helping to shape a new library and reading space. The post is not open to ECTs, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

  • Teach the mixed Year 1/2 class, planning from children's starting points
  • Sequence learning and balance support and challenge so every child makes strong progress
  • Teach early reading through systematic synthetic phonics using Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
  • Act as Reading Champion, building a reading culture across the school
  • Use assessment and adaptive teaching so pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils can access ambitious learning
  • Help shape the new library and reading provision
  • Contribute ideas, expertise and creativity to the school's development

What’s required

Experience

  • Experienced classroom practitioner
  • Not an early career teacher

Skills & knowledge

  • Understanding of mixed-age teaching
  • Planning and sequencing learning across different starting points
  • Assessment and adaptive teaching for SEND and disadvantaged pupils
  • Expertise in systematic synthetic phonics
  • Experience of Little Wandle, or strong phonics expertise with commitment to develop it quickly
  • Knowledge of reading beyond phonics, including fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and reading for pleasure

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Prohibition from teaching check where applicable
  • Not barred from regulated activity relating to children
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory references
  • Medical fitness

Other

  • High expectations for every child
  • Enthusiasm for becoming Reading Champion

What’s offered

  • Comprehensive induction
  • Ongoing training and career progression
  • High-quality professional development
  • Opportunities to collaborate across the 3-18 Education Trust
  • Trust employee benefits

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team