Class Teacher with TLR responsibility for leading Literacy

Job details

Job role: Teacher Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: M1 to M6 / UPR plus TLR2b

Additional allowances: TLR 2b for leading literacy across school

What skills and experience we're looking for

Outstanding Literacy Practitioner

• Excellent classroom teacher with a strong track record in reading and writing
• Deep knowledge of high-quality primary literacy pedagogy
• Passionate, driven and inspirational, with high expectations for all pupils

Reading & Phonics Leadership

• Expert knowledge of early reading, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary
• Extensive, up-to-date understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
• Confident analysing data, leading intervention and coaching staff to ensure consistency and impact
• Committed to building a whole-school culture of reading for pleasure

Writing Excellence

• Strong expertise in writing pedagogy, including grammar, sentence structure and composition
• Skilled in modelling high-quality writing and supporting teachers to plan, teach and assess effectively

Leadership & Professional Development

• Inspiring leader who motivates and supports colleagues through coaching and CPD
• Experienced in monitoring standards and driving curriculum improvement
• Reflective, organised and focused on impact and continuous improvement

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, creative and collaborative
• Proactive, resilient and solution-focused
• Strong communicator with a positive professional presence

What the school offers its staff

• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn, behave well and proud of their school
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• A key leadership role with strategic responsibility for developing literacy across the whole school
• The opportunity to shape and drive a strong reading, writing and language curriculum that meets the needs of our diverse learners
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team who value professional dialogue, innovation and shared decision‑making
• The freedom and trust to lead initiatives, trial new approaches and make a meaningful impact
• A school culture built on kindness, respect and high expectations for pupils and staff
• Well‑established systems and positive relationships that support effective teaching and learning
• Dedicated time and support for leadership development and professional growth
• Opportunities to coach, mentor and inspire colleagues, developing literacy practice across all phases
• The chance to be part of a school that values reflection, continuous improvement and ambition
• A rewarding leadership role where your expertise will directly influence pupil outcomes and school improvement

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.