Lead Practitioner of Literacy

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Practitioner of Literacy job summary

The Role
As Lead Practitioner of Literacy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience across the English Department and beyond. You will:

Work with the Head of English to drive outstanding teaching and learning in Literacy.

Lead on intervention strategies to maximise student achievement.

Support and develop colleagues through coaching, CPD, and resource development.

Inspire students to achieve their very best, raising aspirations and removing barriers to learning.

Contribute to whole-school priorities, making a meaningful impact across the curriculum.

About You
We are looking for a passionate educator with:

A high-quality degree in Literacy/English and QTS/QTLS.

A proven track record of innovative and successful teaching.

The ability to inspire students and colleagues alike through exceptional classroom practice.

Strong leadership skills and a commitment to professional growth.

A genuine belief in the potential of every young person.

Why Join Us?
At Kingsway Park High School, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking trust that invests in staff development and career progression. We offer:

Membership of the excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Access to our Employee Benefits Programme (including Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and more).

Opportunities for professional development, including nationally recognised leadership qualifications.

A welcoming, supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Apply Now
If you are excited by this opportunity and share our passion for improving life chances for young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via our website: www.altusep.com/vacancies

Deadline: Friday 17th October 2025 (12.00 midday)
Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025

For more details and the application pack, visit www.kingswaypark.org or www.altusep.com.

For further information, please call 01706 716761.

Join us at Kingsway Park High School and be part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and inclusivity!

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

References will be requested if you are shortlisted for interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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