Lead Practitioner of Literacy in Rochdale

Overview

Working closely with senior leaders and curriculum teams, you will lead the development of a consistent, high-quality approach to literacy across the school. You will model outstanding teaching and support colleagues through coaching, professional development and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Leading and implementing the whole-school literacy strategy
• Modelling exemplary classroom practice and high-quality teaching
• Delivering CPD and coaching to improve staff expertise
• Supporting departments to embed disciplinary literacy
• Using assessment and data to identify priorities and raise attainment
• Monitoring impact through lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny
• Championing reading for pleasure and a strong culture of literacy
• Supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable learners to overcome barriers

Role and requirements

• You will:
  • Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven record of impact
  • Have strong knowledge of effective literacy teaching and intervention
  • Be confident leading and influencing colleagues across departments
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
  • Be passionate about inclusion, equity and high expectations for all
  • Show initiative, resilience and a commitment to continual professional growth
• Share our school values of Trust, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Kindness and Effective Communication

About Kingsway Park High School

Kingsway Park High School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious secondary school serving a richly diverse community of over 1,300 students. With 47 nationalities and 25 spoken languages, literacy is at the heart of everything we do enabling every learner to access the curriculum, flourish academically and thrive in life.

Role opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional teacher and leader to join us as Lead Practitioner of Literacy. This is a key whole-school role for a highly skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving teaching and learning, developing colleagues and driving excellence in reading, writing and oracy across all subjects. This post offers the opportunity to influence practice beyond your own classroom and play a central role in shaping our literacy strategy and school improvement journey.

Employer support and benefits

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we invest heavily in our people and provide a supportive environment where staff can develop and thrive. In return, we offer:

• Teachers\’ Pension Scheme
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A strong coaching and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to lead whole-school initiatives and make strategic impact
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and counselling support)
• Modern facilities and a welcoming, values-driven school community