Teacher of Foundational Skills (Secondary) in Whickham

Teacher of Foundational Skills (Secondary) in Whickham

Whickham Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Whickham School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support students in developing essential literacy and numeracy skills through engaging teaching.
  • Company: Join a passionate Inclusion Team dedicated to student success.
  • Benefits: Flexible part-time hours and the chance to make a real difference.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Empower young people to reach their full potential and build confidence.
  • Qualifications: Experience in teaching Key Stage 2 English and mathematics is essential.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Teacher of Foundational Skills (Secondary)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher with Key Stage 2 experience to join our Inclusion Team on a part‑time basis.

The exact working hours are flexible and can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils who need additional support to develop the literacy and numeracy skills that underpin success across the curriculum.

  • Work with staff and pupils to identify gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Deliver targeted interventions through small group and one‑to‑one teaching.
  • Support pupils to apply literacy and numeracy confidently across all subjects.
  • Monitor, evaluate and celebrate progress, building confidence, resilience and independence.
  • The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher who is:
  • Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential, with an understanding of the barriers some students face in education.
  • An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to teach Key Stage 2 English and mathematics.
  • Confident in delivering targeted interventions that accelerate progress and build confidence.
  • A positive team player who builds strong relationships with students, staff and families.
  • Calm, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to respond positively to challenges.
  • Post: Teacher of Foundational Skills (Secondary)
  • Salary Grade: M1 – UPR3 (part‑time)
  • Responsible to: Progress Leader
  • Application deadline: 5pm Thursday 10th July
  • Interviews: Thursday 16th July

Further details can be found in the Job Advert, Job Description and Personal Specification.

Contact Kate Spoor, Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) at k spoor @whickhamschool. org, to arrange a suitable time to visit.

Apply through recruitment@whickhamschool. org by 5pm on Thursday 10th July.

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Whickham School

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We think you need these skills to ace Teacher of Foundational Skills (Secondary) in Whickham

Key Stage 2 Experience
Literacy Instruction
Numeracy Instruction
Targeted Interventions
Small Group Teaching
One-to-One Teaching
Monitoring and Evaluation