Class Teacher – Phonics Lead

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We seek a bright, articulate, hard-working school leader who can work effectively as part of a team and inspire confidence. Are you the person who can help us on our journey to develop excellence across school? 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team of professionals, committed to your well-being and professional development. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills, is energetic, creative and passionate about learning
• Is committed to achieving the highest possible outcomes for all our children.
• Contributes to the overall aims and ethos of the school
• Has a sense of humour

You would be expected to lead Phonics & Pleasure for Reading across school so a range of teaching experiences would be a plus.  A proven track record of subject leadership and a passion for reading is a prerequisite and bring ideas and be motivated.

We are very much a family school, and we embrace our motto of ‘Every Child, Every Day’. The school grounds are ideal for a broad curriculum, and we are looking to develop the use of our forest to enhance learning.

What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits for the brave and the bold…we need you to help us write the continuing story of our CRAVE curriculum.

This is a permanent position from Easter 2026.

Pay scale MPS 4 -6 (depending on experience) with a TLR to lead Phonics with a focus on Read Write Inc & reading fluency.

Visits to the school are an expectation.  Please call the school office on 01246 850289 to arrange a time which is convenient we will do our best to accommodate you, wherever possible

Bramley Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Provisional interview date: 11.12.25

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.