Year 7 Phonics Teacher - St Helens

Job Advert: Year 7 Phonics Teacher (Secondary School) – St Helens

Location: St Helens
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Position: Year 7 Phonics Teacher
Start Date: Immediate/ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Year 7 Phonics Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in St Helens. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator with a background in primary education and expertise in phonics to support Year 7 students in developing their literacy skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored phonics interventions to Year 7 students who need additional literacy support.
• Create engaging lesson plans that bridge the gap between primary and secondary phonics knowledge.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to staff and parents.
• Work closely with the English department and SEN team to ensure effective literacy development.
• Use a range of strategies to meet the diverse needs of students and support their transition from primary to secondary education.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching phonics at the primary level, ideally with Key Stage 1 or 2.
• A proven track record of improving students’ literacy and phonics skills.
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Enhanced DBS and on the Update Service

Desirable:

• Experience working in a secondary school setting or with Year 7 students.
• Familiarity with current phonics programs and interventions.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ literacy development.
• Ongoing support and professional development through Teaching Personnel.
• Work in a welcoming and supportive school environment.

How to Apply:

Applicants are encouraged to submit an up to date copy of their CV with all relevant experience and education.

Alternatively please contact our Liverpool branch on 0151 271 0225 or charlie.flavell@teachingpersonnel.com.

If you are an enthusiastic and skilled phonics teacher ready to help Year 7 students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.