Job Description
Year 1 Teacher Phonics Lead
Location:LoughboroughJob Type: Full-timeContract:1 Year Fixed-termStart Date: MarchSalary: 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.
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