Literacy Coordinator & Teacher of English

Up Holland High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Teacher Scale / Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2.2 (£5870 pa)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional English Teacher & Whole-School Literacy Coordinator to combine outstanding classroom practice with strategic leadership of literacy across our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to extend their influence beyond the classroom, while remaining firmly rooted in teaching and learning.

You will teach English across KS3 and KS4 and lead a coherent, evidence-informed literacy strategy that raises standards of reading, writing, oracy and vocabulary across all subjects. Working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams and inclusion staff, you will champion literacy as a shared whole-school priority and ensure consistently high expectations for all students.

You will need to be a practitioner who consistently delivers high quality teaching with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be ambitious and be a strong team player and above all else, you will need to be ‘Dedicated to Excellence’ in all that you do.

What the school offers its staff

If appointed, you can expect full-support and continuing professional development, as we promote a model of leadership at all levels and a bespoke and tailored professional development programme. We offer a professionally stimulating working environment where teachers have the opportunity to progress and most critically, to positively impact the lives of our students.

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

Up Holland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Literacy Coordinator Teacher of English Jan 2026.pdf - 1.24 MB (opens in new tab)

About Up Holland High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 861 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Up Holland High School website
• Email address: j.harrison@uphollandhigh.org.uk
• Phone number: 01695 625191
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/up-holland-high-school-wigan

Situated on the borders of Lancashire, Wigan and St Helens, Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan. WN5 7AL

If you would like a snapshot of what our school is about, please see our video, available to view using the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5yjTJwG_8

Full vacancy details can be downloaded from this website or the school website: https://www.uhhs.uk/about-our-school/vacancies

Arranging a visit to Up Holland High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.harrison@uphollandhigh.org.uk.

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