Phonics Lead

Job Details

Contract Type: Permanent from 1st September 2026

Working Pattern: Full time

Pay Scale: MPS 3-6  (£37,101 - £45,352) + TLR 2a (£3527pa)

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026

River View Primary & Nursery School is located at the heart of Stapenhill in Burton on Trent. We are a two-form entry school with a nursery and specialist SEND hub on site.  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Phonics Lead to join our inclusive and welcoming school community.

Following a successful Ofsted inspection recognising our high expectations and strong outcomes, we are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for early reading and phonics to lead and further develop high-quality phonics teaching across the school. We are an RWI school and currently support others school in the area.

The successful candidate will lead phonics provision, support and coach staff, monitor teaching and learning, analyse data, and ensure strong outcomes for all pupils, contributing to the wider development of literacy and school improvement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an effective classroom teacher with strong phonics knowledge
• Has high expectations for all learners
• Can support and inspire colleagues to improve practice
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
• Is willing to support the ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

At River View Primary & Nursery School, we value and invest in our staff's professional development and wellbeing. We recognise that a happy and supported team enhances the overall learning environment for our pupils.

You can expect access to a wide range of excellent professional development opportunities within school and through external providers.  We are committed to providing high-quality Continued Professional Development (CPD) to continuously enhance your skills and keep you up to date with the latest educational advancements.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden] to arrange a visit or for further information.

To apply please complete an application form. This is available by visiting the school website: www.riverviewprisch-staff.co.uk  or by emailing [contact hidden]. Return your completed form to this email address with the recruitment monitoring form by the closing date.

River View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-law/criminal-record-disclosure.