We are looking for ambitious and dynamic reading leaders to join our team of consultant trainers

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The role

Professional development

The package

Our trainers:z Are all outstanding teachers of literacyz Train on Read Write Inc. Phonics

in their induction yearz Train on Read Write Inc. Phonics, Fresh Start,

Spelling, Literacy and Language and training for Initial Teacher Education in subsequent years

z Work in primary, secondary and special schools and with academies, free schools, preparatory and nursery schools

z Work with their own group of schools termly during Development Days

z Are invited to train in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Our trainers: z Receive outstanding professional

development based on latest research and are up-to-date on all government initiatives

z Are trained on all new programmes z Are given outstanding support, coaching and

mentoring by their team leaders z Have half-termly meetings with their regional

team and team leader z Have opportunities to become team leaders,

project leaders or become involved in developing new trainings.

Our trainers: z Are on a three-, four- or

five-day-a-week contract z Have meetings and PPA time planned

into their schedule z Have a company laptop and phone z Are paid generously including a

pension package.

“We credit Ruth Miskin Training with starting Riverley on its journey from Inadequate to Outstanding. It is so much more than just a phonics programme; it taught us to believe in every single child and to teach every lesson in an exciting, interactive way. The programme is well resourced, easy for practitioners to plan and ensures that every child is taught exactly what they need to know. No child is left behind and no child is held back. It is the perfect way to guarantee that children love reading from the minute they set foot in school.”

Riverley Primary School Waltham Forest, London

We asked one of our trainer’s schools whether they enjoyed the training...

“Yes! There was a definite ‘buzz’ for the whole day. Jilly’s passion and enthusiasm shone through. The staff loved the fast-paced, active style. Our KS2 teachers now fully understand how we teach children to read and write and the journey children have been on before they reach the juniors. For many, it has given them quality CPD around the basics of phoneme/ grapheme awareness and how it is discretely taught.”

“Building a relationship with a school and supporting them on their Read Write Inc. journey is incredibly rewarding. Our training has an impact not only on pupil progress and achievement but also on staff knowledge and confidence. I feel great job satisfaction when a child in Reception learns to blend or phonic screening check results jump from 50% to 92%.”

Leah Sanders Consultant Trainer, Devon

Are you:

z Passionate that every child reads by six and develops a life-long love of reading?

z An experienced literacy lead with a track record of outstanding teaching?

z An articulate and inspiring teacher ready for a new challenge?

We have a team of over fifty trainers in the UK and abroad and are looking for more. Our trainers are outstanding teachers who train, coach and continue to teach in schools on Development Days. Many have been reading leaders in Read Write Inc. schools and have seen for themselves the power of our programmes.

Regular in-school Development Days provide trainers with the perfect opportunity to continue teaching children. Trainers join in with Read Write Inc. lessons, assess individual children and focus on the slowest progress readers to ensure success for every child. They work with reading leaders to establish weekly practice sessions and observations, and ensure teachers are clear of next steps.

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Induction schedule

First six weeks z Attend Read Write Inc. Phonics training z Attend a five-day Train the Trainer course in London z Shadow a senior trainer on a Read Write Inc.

Phonics training z Prepare and plan training using PowerPoint,

notes and films of training z Communicate weekly with team leader z Train on Read Write Inc. Phonics training

with a senior trainer z Shadow a trainer on at least two Development Days z Train on day one and two of Read Write Inc. Phonics.

Induction year z Attend three induction meetings with

the leadership team z Attend the two-day Ruth Miskin Training conference z Receive regular professional development training

from Ruth and the leadership team z Have an initial review after six months and

thereafter an annual review.

Second year z Attend eight professional Development Days z Train on new programmes with team leader z Take on additional responsibilities.

Recruitment process

z Send a CV and covering letter to Shona Gleave, HR Manager: shonagleave@ruthmiskin.com

z Phone Mel Erwin (Director) or Nina Coglin (Head of Operations) for initial discussion

z Attend an interview with the leadership team to discuss training role

z Attend a second interview at a model school in London and teach a ten-minute Speed Sound lesson to Year 1 children.

Ruth started as a trainer for us in September 2014. After her first term of training, she said, “I feel so well supported by my team. The Train the Trainer course provided me with the skills, confidence and know-how to become the trainer I aspire to be. I not only teach children, but coach and support teachers too.

“I love my role as a consultant trainer. When I started my career I wanted to change the life chances of the children in my class. I now do that for not only one class, but for children in schools all over London and the South East. Since joining the team, I feel inspired by my colleagues and excited by the future.”

Ruth Gyles-Brown Consultant Trainer, London