Work with us - Ruth Miskin Phonics Training

Our mission is to teach every child to read, and keep them reading, regardless of background or need. Consultant trainers provide training and support to schools in the UK and internationally to make this happen. We train on Read Write Inc. Phonics and other programmes created by Ruth Miskin and published by Oxford University Press.

We have over 50 trainers in the UK and a busy office in London Liverpool Street.

Meet the team that makes up Ruth Miskin Training.

Consultant Trainer opportunities

We currently have vacancies for trainers in the following areas of the country:

East London/Essex (full or part time)
South West - mainly Plymouth to Cornwall area (part time)
Liverpool/St Helens (full or part time)

Starting date: November or January

Send your CV with a covering letter to Shona Gleave shonagleave@ruthmiskin.com

Closing date for applications: 31st August (applications may close sooner if there is a large response).

Interviews will be in mid-September.

Applicants being considered for interview will be asked to send in a short video of themselves teaching a phonics lesson.

You will be requested to provide a copy of your passport if invited for interview, to satisfy the Government’s requirements ensuring your right to work in the UK.

Download the job description for further details.

You can find more information in our Recruitment Brochure.

The role

Professional development

The package

Recruitment process

Our trainers:

Are all outstanding literacy teachers and have Qualified Teacher Status
Train on Read Write Inc. Phonics and Fresh Start
Work in primary, secondary and special schools
Work with their own group of schools termly during Development Days
Are invited to train in Europe, the Middle East and Asia

Our trainers:

Receive outstanding professional development based on latest research and are up-to-date on all government initiatives
Are trained on all new programmes
Are supported, coached and mentored by their team leaders
Have half-termly meetings with their team
Have opportunities to become team leaders or project leaders

Our trainers:

Are on a three or four day-a-week contract
Have meetings and PPA time planned into their schedule
Have a company laptop and phone
Are paid generously including a pension package

Send a CV and covering letter to Shona Gleave, HR Manager: shonagleave@ruthmiskin.com
If selected, send a 5 minute video clip of you teaching a Speed Sounds lesson
Initial phone discussion with Mel Erwin, Director
Attend an interview in London with the leadership team and teach a 10 minute Speed Sound lesson to Reception or Year 1 children

London office opportunities

Ruth Miskin Training’s head office is based in Liverpool Street, where we also host our London trainings. The Training Coordinators, Tech and Comms teams work together to support schools. We are a small, friendly team, with regular social events.

No current opportunities.