Teaching and Learning Lead with a Focus on Writing / Class Teacher

North East Jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious school in Guildford is seeking a dedicated Teaching and Learning Lead to enhance writing standards across Key Stage 2. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced educators, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and students. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safeguarding and a proven track record in raising educational standards. Join a team that values professional development and strives for excellence in teaching and learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a nurturing and inclusive school setting.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Environment

Engaging Student Community

Qualifications

• Proven record of raising attainment and improving teaching.
• Experience in leading curriculum areas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead writing across the school and collaborate with subject leaders.
• Ensure high standards of education and care for Key Stage 2 children.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Writing Instruction

Safeguarding Practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

Teaching and Learning Lead with a Focus on Writing / Class Teacher

MPS-UPS + TLR2a

To commence September 2025



The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced, hardworking and motivated Writing Leader to join our team.



We are looking for:

• An exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven commitment to high expectations and raising standards for all groups of children

• A proven record of raising attainment of all children and good or better progress for pupils

• Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning in a whole school curriculum area over a period of time



The successful candidate will strategically lead writing across the whole school and work closely in partnership with the Deputy Headteacher and other core subject leaders to ensure the school delivers the highest standards of care and education for all the children in Key Stage 2.



We are proud to offer:

• interesting, engaging, enthusiastic children who want to learn

• a supportive and inclusive staff and Learning Trust

• a hugely ambitious school - determined to build on the standards we currently achieve

• a proven track record in - and full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues.



We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. You will be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.



We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office [e-mail] or contact 0191 5947982



Application forms are available online. Applications should be returned to at the above address; Electronic applications will be accepted by returning to [e-mail] 



Closing Date:

12pm on Wednesday 14th May 2025



Shortlisting:

Wednesday 14th May 2025



Classroom Observations:

Monday 19th May and Tuesday 20th May 2025

(at your existing school)



Formal Interviews:

Wednesday 21st May 2025