Class Teacher with TLR responsibility for leading Literacy
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1EH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 05bed3a3-e425-4402-b212-4f6b1c28a132 |
Summary
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
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.
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
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.