Key Stage 1 Class Teacher and Early Reading Leader
MPS/UPS
£31,650 - £49,084
Full Time
Permanent
The Executive Headteacher and Governors of Leighswood School are seeking to appoint an ambitious Key Stage 1 teacher from September 2025 to lead early reading. The successful candidate will have responsibility for overseeing our phonics programme from Nursery until the end of KS1 and promoting strong early reading habits across EYFS and KS1 working closely with our Curriculum, English and Early Years Leaders.
We need someone who:
1. Has a passion and enthusiasm for the education of all children.
2. Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a committed approach to teaching.
3. Has the skill to be an effective leader in and beyond the classroom, who is dynamic and an inspiration to the children in their class.
4. Shares our commitment to working in partnership with parents and our federation.
5. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Has a commitment to inclusive education.
In return we can offer:
1. A commitment to your professional development where we will work with you to achieve your aspirations and goals.
2. Effective partnership working with Read Write Inc consultants.
3. Support for you in developing your understanding of teaching and learning through a whole school programme to develop research informed practice.
4. A well-resourced school.
5. An enthusiastic team.
6. Eager, responsive, and well-behaved children supported by a community who are committed to their success.
7. The support of our wider group of schools that form the Cadmus Federation.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 9th May 2025.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 12th May 2025 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
For an application pack please email postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk. Please contact the school office for further information or to book a visit by e-mailing postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk or phoning 01922 743621.
Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidelines.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.
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