Year 1 Teacher

41 Days Old

Job Description

Year 1 Teacher Phonics Lead

Location:Loughborough
Job Type: Full-time
Contract:1 Year Fixed-term
Start Date: March
Salary: 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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Location:
Leicester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
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