Lead Practitioner of Literacy at Kingsway Park High School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/KPHS/73270
  Location
Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 9th Feb 2026
  Positions Available
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About this 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 6th February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026

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. 


Contact Details

  HR
  01706769999
  recruitment@altusep.com


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