Job title: Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Independent
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 19-02-2026
Job ID: 116023

Job Description

Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead – Westminster

 

Are you an ambitious and dedicated Primary School Teacher ready to lead phonics and drive excellence in early reading?

 

A high-performing primary school in Westminster is seeking a Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead to join its committed team. This Primary School Teacher role offers the opportunity to lead phonics across the school while delivering exceptional classroom practice as a Primary School Teacher.

 

The Role – Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead

 

As Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality teaching as a Primary School Teacher within KS1 or KS2
  • Lead the strategic development of phonics across Early Years and Key Stage 1
  • Coach and support colleagues through modelling, monitoring and feedback
  • Analyse phonics and early reading data to secure strong progress
  • Oversee phonics interventions to accelerate pupil outcomes
  • Work closely with senior leaders to sustain excellence in reading

 

 

The Ideal Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead Will Have:

  • QTS
  • Proven impact as a Primary School Teacher
  • Experience leading or supporting phonics development
  • Strong knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics
  • Experience coaching staff or leading CPD
  • High expectations for behaviour and academic standards, confidence in behaviour management
  • Commitment to inclusion and SEND provision

 

What the School Offers:

  • A leadership opportunity within an Outstanding primary school
  • Access to trust-wide professional development
  • Collaborative leadership structures
  • A culture focused on academic excellence and personal development
  • Clear systems for curriculum and assessment

 

This Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead role is suitable for an experienced Primary School Teacher ready to take the next step, or an established phonics leader seeking a new challenge in a high-performing setting.

 

Apply now to secure this Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead opportunity in Westminster.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators at all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Primary School Teacher and Phonics Lead position in Kensington and Chelsea.

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