Trainer - Northern Ireland, Belfast area

Read Write Inc. Consultant Trainer

Part time, annual day contracts available (ranging from a guideline of 3-4 days per week)

Hybrid model refers to the mixture of in-school work within the region (80%) and remote work from home for planning (20%).

Join our team of 140+ trainers

Read Write Inc. is the UK’s number one phonics programme – teaching 10 million children to read over the last 20 years.

We are inviting exceptional Read Write Inc. teachers and leaders to apply to join the Ruth Miskin Training team. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

We go above and beyond to make the biggest difference in every school by:

inspiring teachers with high quality face-to-face training

providing rigorous, bespoke in-school support to leadership teams

working with children to model the best practice to teachers and tutors.

We provide new trainers with intensive, exceptional training followed by on-going professional development.

We offer opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities such as coaching colleagues and working with trusts and English Hubs. 

Recruitment process

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

Complete this application with CV and cover letter

Email 5-minute film* clip of you teaching a phonics lesson to a reception or Year 1 group to [email protected] 

Complete your application by 5pm on Thursday 7th May 2026

Shortlisting – Friday 8th May 2026

Notification of application outcome – by Monday 11th May 2026

Pre-interview Operations Presentation via Teams (for all shortlisted candidates) - Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 09:30am (approx 30-45 mins)

Interviews - Wednesday 20th May 2026

Start date: September 2026

*Note for filming: film from the back of the classroom so children are unidentifiable.

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:

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).

Teach any child to read regardless of age, background or need.

Provide a high standard of training, keeping up with the latest online training and films.

Make the best use of practice and coaching to improve your teaching, tutoring and school support during PPA time.

Support schools on Development Days and during Remote Progress Meetings, using the School Portal, Online Assessment and latest documentation.

Galvanise leaders and staff to focus on their slowest progress readers, challenging them to keep up all pupils from the very beginning.

Keep leaders buoyant and help them find solutions to overcome organisational barriers.

Prepare diligently before Development days and Remote Progress Meetings, using the school’s half-termly data to provide leaders with clear next steps.

Respond clearly, quickly and professionally to all internal and external communication, including emails and remote meeting links.

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

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.

In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSiE) guidelines, we are required to carry out an online search as part of our shortlisting process. For more information regarding this process, please email [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Please be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.