TLR available for Whole School Literacy for the right candidate

Are you an English teacher with a passion for your subject?

Do you believe that all students are capable of achieving their potential?

Would you like to work in a truly diverse and inclusive school community where both student and professional development are core values?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English to join our dynamic and collaborative department. The successful candidate will teach across the 11–18 age range and have the skills, dedication and passion to deliver the English curriculum to the highest standards.

You will be:

• A skilled classroom practitioner with a love of English and a clear understanding of how students learn.
• Ambitious, flexible, and resilient, with a strong belief in the potential of every learner.
• Eager to contribute to a department that values creativity, consistency, and collaboration.
• (For the TLR role) Someone with the vision and drive to lead whole-school literacy initiatives, supporting staff and students in embedding literacy strategies across all subject areas.

At Lawnswood School, we offer:

• A professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity to work within a passionate and supportive English Department.
• A highly diverse student body and a culture of high expectations for all.
• A commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• The potential to influence whole-school practice in literacy and contribute to strategic improvement.

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to take on a whole-school leadership role in literacy, with a TLR available. This would suit an experienced and motivated practitioner with a passion for improving literacy outcomes across the curriculum.

TLR Responsibility: Whole School Literacy (for suitable candidates)

The successful candidate will take a strategic lead on whole-school literacy, working closely with curriculum leaders, pastoral teams and SLT to ensure literacy is a high priority across all subject areas. Key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting a love of reading across the school, including through initiatives, events, and the development of reading-rich environments.
• Leading on staff CPD related to literacy, supporting colleagues in embedding effective strategies for reading, writing, speaking and listening into their classroom practice.
• Using reading and literacy data to identify gaps, track impact, and inform targeted interventions, particularly for key groups.
• Supporting the development of disciplinary literacy approaches that reflect the demands of individual subject areas.
• Contributing to whole-school strategy on literacy development and working with stakeholders to ensure literacy is central to improving outcomes for all students.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively promote diversity in our workforce, in line with the vibrant population of Leeds.

To apply:

Please download the job description and person specification from https://www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk, and submit your completed application form along with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) addressed to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher. Applications should be sent by email to Jennie Hill, PA to the Headteacher, at hr@elawnswood.co.uk, or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025 at 9am

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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