TLR Teacher Job Description
Strategic direction and development of Literacy
1. Develop and implement policies, guidelines, schemes of work and practices,
which promote high achievement, effective teaching and learning in Literacy.
2. Analyse and interpret relevant national, local and school information plus research
and inspection evidence to inform policies, practices, expectations, targets and
teaching methods in Literacy.
3. Monitor the progress made in achieving subject plans and targets for Literacy,
evaluate the effects on teaching and learning and use this analysis to guide further
improvement.
Teaching and Learning
1. Ensure curriculum coverage in Literacy, continuity and progression for all
children in the school including those of high ability, with Special Educational
Needs and those for whom English is an Additional Language.
2. Ensure that teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons in Literacy,
understand the sequence of teaching and learning and communicate this
effectively to children.
3. Provide guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to
meet the needs of Literacy and of different children including the development of
the curriculum in Year 1 to reflect the transition from the EYFS.
4. Promote the appropriate recording, reporting of children’s achievement in
Literacy and use this information to assist in setting targets for future
improvement so that there is good progression between year groups. Collate
targets for Year 1 across Literacy, maths and as required.
5. Evaluate the teaching of Literacy and use this analysis to identify effective
practice and areas for improvement and take action to further improve the quality
of teaching and learning.
6. Promote Equal Opportunities in Literacy and across the Year 1 curriculum.
7. Promote partnership with parents, as appropriate, to involve them in their child’s
learning in Literacy and across all your responsibilities.
8. Lead moderation activities in Literacy in KS1
Leading and managing staff
1. Be aware of the training needs of staff in your subject and in your year team
2. Lead the professional development of staff through example and support and
coordinate the provision of high quality professional development by coaching,
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giving feedback and advice after monitoring activities, leading training and
drawing on other sources of expertise.
3. Ensure that newly qualified teachers and teachers new to the school are
appropriately supported to teach Literacy to a high standard and to teach in Year
1.
4. Work with other staff as appropriate to ensure that the needs of individual children
are met within Literacy.
5. Ensure that the Headteacher, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Governing
Body are well informed about provision in Literacy by providing termly reports
on children’s progress in Literacy in KS1 and other information as reasonably
required.
6. Be a Team leader in Year 1 to include ensuring that shared activities are well
planned, that school priorities are addressed within your team and that the team
shares expertise during planning and assessment activities.
7. Take responsibility for the quality of provision and standards of achievement for
your year group.
8. Be a Performance Manager for all teachers in your year team and support the
induction process for NQT’s. Undertake Performance Management for Teaching
Assistants in your team.
Managing Resources
1. Establish, with contributions from other staff, plans for the development and
resourcing of Literacy and subjects in the faculty for which you are Chair.
2. Ensure the effective and efficient management of learning resources and use
accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment in which risks
are properly assessed.
Senior Leadership Team
1. Attend SLT meetings, prepare information required as previously agreed and
contribute to the strategic and general leadership of the school. Contribute to the
SEF as appropriate.
2. Lead a faculty team across the school and distribute roles and responsibilities as
appropriate. Chair meetings and ensure that all contribute to establishing
priorities, preparing plans, sharing tasks and evaluating progress.
3. Be prepared to attend school events, meetings and presentations. Be a good
example for other members of staff.
Other.
To undertake any task which may reasonably be expected by the Headteacher and is
commensurate with your role as leader.
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