Coordinator of Learning - Literacy

Are you ready for the next step in your teaching career? Are you seeking a new opportunity for September 2023 that offers progression? Would you thrive in our supportive and highly successful department? 

We are looking for a dynamic, committed and personable teacher to help lead our highly collaborative English department in the role of Coordinator of Learning - Literacy. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping to oversee the planning and delivery of an English curriculum which supports our vision of developing STEM professionals for the future global market. This is a new role within the academy and the candidate would be assigned coordinator responsibility within either KS3 or KS4 depending on their skill set. We believe our team ethos is the most important aspect of our success, making this a great opportunity for a colleague who wants the opportunity to develop innovation and drive success in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will join a great team, illustrated when a new colleague, who has had extensive experience overseas, recently praised the 'warm welcome' and 'support' we have offered.

The successful candidate will receive:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post;
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities;
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation;
• The opportunity to work in a school where behaviour is exemplary.​​​​​​​

This is a permanent, full time opportunity offering MPS/UPS Outer + TLR commensurate with experience

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Application process: Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

On the basis interested candidates may be keen to visit the school before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Pam Morey - PA to the Principal - via email at PMorey@kinghenry.org.uk. Visits will be offered throughout March - please ensure you offer a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the school. 

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Pam Morey (as above) in the first instance. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Elene Redelinghuys (Recruitment Advisor) on elene.redelinghuys@latrust.org.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.