KS1 & KS2 Classroom Teacher - RWI Phonics Lead

Shorefields; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Tilbury is seeking a qualified KS1/KS2 Classroom Teacher to lead RWI Phonics. The role requires experienced educators with a strong understanding of the curriculum and a passion for student success. Benefits include a £1000 Golden Hello, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional development. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school before applying and should contact the academy to arrange a visit.

Benefits

£1000 Golden Hello

Staff well-being programme

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible working options

Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs

Free access to fitness suite

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher with excellent subject knowledge required.
• Enthusiasm and passion to learn are essential for early careers teachers.
• Ability to ensure all pupils make excellent progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RWI Phonics for KS1 and KS2.
• Create a supportive learning environment.
• Engage with parents and the community.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Understanding of the current curriculum

Committed approach to pupil progress

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

KS1/KS2 Classroom Teacher - RWI Phonics Lead [TLR2B]

Lansdowne Primary Academy is using its own application form. Download and view it before applying.

• Job Ref No. ECC2552-332
• Position Type: Teacher
• Pay Range: Teachers' Main Pay Scale/UPS
• Position Start Date: 13/04/2026
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Contract Term: Permanent
• Application Close: 18/02/2026 Midday
• Date of Interviews: 26 February 2026

KS1/KS2 Classroom Teacher - RWI Phonics Lead [TLR2B]

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale/UPS

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Start Date: 13th April 2026

Closing Date: 18th February 2026

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the current curriculum, or an early careers teacher with enthusiasm and a passion to learn. Candidates will need to evidence a committed approach to ensuring that all pupils under their care, regardless of ability, have the opportunity to make excellent progress.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http://www.theglc.org.uk/879/ofsted-reports

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates (teachers paid on Main Scale to UPS 3 only applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months)
• Staff well-being programme, including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to Work
• 3 hours of planning, preparation and assessment time (Primary)
• No expectations to lead after-school clubs (Primary)
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State-of-the-art facilities and access to high-quality resources
• A paid "My Day" each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2-week October half term break
• A supportive central team (reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance)
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Free access to the fitness suite at the Gateway Academy
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• GLC Staff Nursery (competitive rates and term time only)
• The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to applying. Please contact Kathryn Luckin to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position and join our school please visit our website and complete an online application form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0204

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance "KCSIE", the school will conduct online information searches for shortlisted candidates. The purposes are to identify issues that call into question suitability to work with children and to verify employment history. Only information related to these purposes will be shared with the Panel, and any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before decisions are made.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary Academy, Lansdowne Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7QB

Head of School: Dan George

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy, Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7QB
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]