Lead Practitioner of Literacy

Lead Practitioner of Literacy

Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Salary: Lead Practitioner Pay Scale LP1 LP6 (£52,026 - £58,857)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: April 2026

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.

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.

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a talented and committed professional who combines classroom excellence with the ability to inspire others.

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

What we offer

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

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Friday 27^th February 2026
Interviews: TBC

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.