Class Teacher (TLR) & Early Literacy Lead

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; Grange; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Howley Grange Primary School is seeking an excellent Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. The post also carries a TLR and a focus on early literacy and language development across the school.

You will lead the development of early literacy, promote reading and phonics excellence, and work with colleagues to ensure a consistent, evidence‑informed approach to literacy while supporting children's spoken language in diverse contexts.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current UK teaching status.
• Experience in early literacy and phonics preferred.
• Ability to lead literacy development across a Primary School.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of early literacy across the school.
• Promote excellence in speaking, reading and writing.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent teaching approaches.

Job description

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Class Teacher (TLR) & Early Literacy Lead

Job Reference DUDLEY/TP/203/5436

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

32.5

Location:

Howley Grange Primary School

Closing Date:

27/11/2026

Job Type:

Schools / Academies - Teaching roles - Primary School - Key Stage 1

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Schools

Job Introduction

Early Literacy Lead and Class Teacher (TLR)

Howley Grange is a vibrant and happy school looking for a new team member to join our family. Our school aims reflect our commitment to nurturing successful learners and responsible citizens.

‘Achieve, Believe, Care’

Our dedicated staff team works in close partnership with children and their families to ensure that our values are at the heart of everything we do.

At Howley Grange we work together to:

• broaden our children’s minds and increase their aspirations - enabling every child to achieve their full potential
• raise our children’s self-belief and confidence through celebrating effort, hard work, progress and successes
• support every child to show care for themselves, others and the world around them

We achieve this by:

• creating a family atmosphere where all members of our school community feel cared for
• offering an ambitious, progressive curriculum which challenges children to build on their existing knowledge and skills
• delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning
• providing a safe, supportive, inclusive and stimulating environment of which we can all be proud
• nurturing a culture of respect and appreciation

The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent Class Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about early literacy and language development. The successful candidate will lead the development of early literacy across the school, promoting excellence in language acquisition, phonics, reading and writing. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a consistent, evidence-informed approach to literacy, championing opportunities for children to become confident, articulate speakers who can communicate effectively across a range of contexts.

This is a new role within the school and presents a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is ready to develop their leadership skills and make a lasting difference to children's outcomes, ensuring that every child achieves their very best.

If you are interested in this post, would like any other information or would like to come and visit our school, please contact our Headteacher, Angela Lewis, on 01384 685101.

Salary: M1-U3 (£34,069 - £52,835) + TLR value of £3,650

Hours: Full Time

Shortlisting: Monday 30th November

Interviews: Monday 7th December

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all who work at the school to share this commitment; therefore, this post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.References of shortlisted candidates are sought prior to interview. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal self-declaration, and an online check will also be carried out.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 .

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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