Class Teacher (TLR) & Early Literacy Lead

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Lapal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an excellent Class Teacher to join Howley Grange and lead early literacy development, including language acquisition, phonics, reading and writing. You will work with colleagues to ensure a consistent, evidence-informed approach to literacy across the school and help every child reach their full potential.

The post is subject to safeguarding checks, DBS and Right to Work in the UK, and complies with KCSIE guidance.

Qualifications

• Class Teacher with commitment to early literacy and language development.
• Experience collaborating to promote phonics, reading and writing.
• Evidence-informed approach to literacy and high expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of early literacy across the school.
• Promote excellence in language acquisition, phonics, reading and writing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a consistent literacy approach.

Job description

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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

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

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.