Literacy Coordinator

Chingford Foundation School, London, E4 7LT

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS & TLR 2c £8,279
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS & TLR 2c £8,279

Literacy Coordinator job summary

We are looking to appoint a Literacy Co-ordinator who will lead literacy by designing, delivering and evaluating a cohesive strategy. Line‑manage literacy leads, drive high‑quality provision and lead evidence‑informed CPD to ensure consistently strong reading, writing, oracy and vocabulary across all subjects and year groups.

The duties of the role include developing, implementing and reviewing a whole‑school literacy strategy, leading and quality‑assuring literacy practice across the curriculum, managing literacy post‑holders, driving evidence‑informed CPD, analysing literacy data and ensuring inclusive, high‑impact provision for all learners.

"CFS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job."

You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. CFS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students.

You can find out more information by taking a look at our website:

https://www.chingfordfoundation.org/

To complete your application, please use My New Term application form.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 18 May 2026

Interview date: tbc

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.

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 Chingford Foundation School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chingford Foundation School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chingford-foundation-school-london

Chingford Foundation School (CFS) and South Chingford Foundation School (SCFS) have 120 years of combined history and experience in delivering a positive, aspirational environment for our students to flourish. Whilst we have continued to adapt to the changing world around us with the creation of our Multi Academy Trust, our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their dreams has only strengthened. We are incredibly proud of our staff and students and passionate about driving improving standards across the Trust, aspiring to offer a world class education and professional development model for all.

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