Trainer - Dundee, Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Become a trainer for Ruth Miskin Training

Read Write Inc. is growing at an exponential rate.

We provide excellent training on the Read Write Inc. programmes and rigorous in-school support to ensure all children learn to read.

We need exceptional KS1 and reception teachers, and reading leaders, to join our team of 130+ trainers.

Successful candidates will receive top quality training and on-going professional development from Ruth Miskin and her team.

These positions are term time only.

There are also many opportunities to take on additional responsibilities such as coaching colleagues and working with trusts and English Hubs.

We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

Recruitment process

You need Qualified Teacher Status, a full driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

1. Complete this application with CV and cover letter
2. Email 5-minute film* clip of you teaching a phonics lesson to a reception or Year 1 group to recruitment@ruthmiskin.com 
3. Complete your application by 5pm on Friday 6th September 2024.  
4. Shortlisting & notification of application outcome - week commencing 9th September 2024.
5. Interviews - week commencing 16th September 2024. 
6. (consisting of group Teams call with a member of the Operations Team and an individual interview with Director and Lead)
7. Start date: January 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.

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:

1. 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).
2. Teach any child to read regardless of age, background or need.
3. Provide a high standard of training, keeping up with the latest online training and films.
4. Make the best use of practice and coaching to improve your teaching, tutoring and school support during PPA time.
5. Support schools on Development Days and during Remote Progress Meetings, using the School Portal, Online Assessment and latest documentation.
6. Galvanise leaders and staff to focus on their slowest progress readers, challenging them to keep up all pupils from the very beginning.
7. Keep leaders buoyant and help them find solutions to overcome organisational barriers.
8. Prepare diligently before Development days and Remote Progress Meetings, using the school’s half-termly data to provide leaders with clear next steps.
9. Respond clearly, quickly and professionally to all internal and external communication, including emails and remote meeting links.
10. 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
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Desirable:

• A good working knowledge of Read Write Inc. programmes
• Experience of teaching the programme as a class teacher or Reading Leader.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. You will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from RMT leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between RMT leader and trainer.

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 of all backgrounds and cultures. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process please contact recruitment@ruthmiskin.com

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