Read Write Inc. Consultant Trainer
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Read Write Inc. is the UK’s number one phonics programme – teaching 10 million children to read over the last 20 years.
We are inviting exceptional Read Write Inc. teachers and leaders to apply to join the Ruth Miskin Training team. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
We go above and beyond to make the biggest difference in every school by:
- inspiring teachers with high quality face-to-face training
- providing rigorous, bespoke in-school support to leadership teams
- working with children to model the best practice to teachers and tutors.
We provide new trainers with intensive, exceptional training followed by on-going professional development.
We offer opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities such as coaching colleagues and working with trusts and English Hubs.
Recruitment process
You need Qualified Teacher Status, a full driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
- Complete this application with CV and cover letter (both are essential)
- Email 5-minute film* clip of you teaching a phonics lesson to a reception or Year 1 group to
- Complete your application by 5pm on Friday 24th January 2025
- Shortlisting - week commencing 27th January 2025
- Notification of application outcome - by Friday 31st January 2025
- Interviews - Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February 2025
(a group Teams call for shortlisted candidates will also be held on Wednesday 5th February with the Operations team ahead of the face to face interviews )
- Start date: Summer Term 1 (around 21st April 2025)
- Note for filming: film from the back of the classroom so children are unidentifiable. Filming with a class is preferred. Alternatively, you could film without children present.
In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSiE) guidelines, we are required to carry out an online search as part of our shortlisting process. For more information regarding this process, please email
Job Description
Responsibilities
Provide excellent training on Read Write Inc . programmes
Provide rigorous on-going support for schools, to ensure all children learn to read
After eighteen months of coaching and support you will be able/expected to:
- Work without the need of supervision – ensuring your trainer dashboard is always up to date and every school has booked the right package of training and support (standard, termly or intensive).
- Teach any child to read regardless of age, background or need.
- Provide a high standard of training, keeping up with the latest online training and films.
- Make the best use of practice and coaching to improve your teaching, tutoring and school support during PPA time.
- Support schools on Development Days and during Remote Progress Meetings, using the School Portal, Online Assessment and latest documentation.
- Galvanise leaders and staff to focus on their slowest progress readers, challenging them to keep up all pupils from the very beginning.
- Keep leaders buoyant and help them find solutions to overcome organisational barriers.
- Prepare diligently before Development days and Remote Progress Meetings, using the school’s half-termly data to provide leaders with clear next steps.
- Respond clearly, quickly and professionally to all internal and external communication, including emails and remote meeting links.
- Show evidence that in your schools, 90%+ children meet the requirements of the Phonics Screening Check in Year 1 and 100% in Y2 – as a direct result of your actions.
Skills and qualities
Essential:
- Have Qualified Teacher Status, full driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
- Be an outstanding literacy teacher
- Be able to engage and motivate teachers and leaders
- Communicate clearly - orally and in writing
- Work well in a team
- Be able to plan and prioritise work
- Be committed to personal and professional development
Desirable:
- A good working knowledge of Read Write Inc . programmes
- Experience of teaching the programme as a class teacher or Reading Leader.
At Ruth Miskin Training we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process please contact
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