Class Teacher (TLR) & Early Literacy Lead

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Lapal, Dudley

Class Teacher (TLR) & Early Literacy Lead

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Lapal, Dudley

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Lapal, Dudley

Full 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. 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, 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., About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
  • is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
  • is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
  • has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
  • wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
  • dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
  • is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/class-teacher-tlr-early-literacy-lead-127704148