English Reading and Phonics Lead

Full Job Description

Job Title:             English Reading and Phonics Lead KS1-4

Location:             Wessex Lodge School

Salary:                 £26,000 - £31,140 per annum

Hours:                 40 hours per week

Contract:             Permanent

We are looking for a creative, active and open-minded English and Phonics Teacher to join our team. You must have a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring even the most challenging of minds and behaviours. We are looking for candidates, who want to get involved, have their ideas heard, aren’t afraid of getting dirty on the farm or in workshops and who are resilient, active and caring.

Ideally, you will be a creative thinker and be able to turn the core curriculum into a fun and engaging subject. There will be usual classroom lessons but also an expectation to use an alternative teaching approach, on the farm and in workshops. We would consider a reduced number of hours from the 40 advertised but would need to work some hours each day Monday to Friday to fulfil the job role.

The successful applicant will provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students in the school and implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from teaching staff, focused on Reading and Phonics. Knowledge and experience of the EIF particularly in relation to Reading and Phonics.   If you have no experience, please research Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and the challenges it presents. We are looking for qualified teachers for this position.

About the School

Wessex Lodge School comprises of three main sites: Wessex Lodge School, the main school where classroom-based activities take place; The Arc, which is mainly for the younger children and Triskele Farm, an alternative provision which is Care farm around 20 minutes’ drive from the main site. We have grown to support 40 students, aged 8-18. The majority of these students are day placements. Each student has individual needs based on developmental challenges, Social Emotional Mental Health difficulties or Autism. We support them using individual plans and the THRIVE approach.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have individual skills, which can be utilised within this school. It is an amazing team and the successful candidate will feel the family feel spirit and will be well supported within their role.

About the Group

We are part of Acorn Education and Care can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education and Care provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

Why join us?

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.

As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.

Acorn Education and Care is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.