Literacy Coordinator & Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6c43ee75-7d60-45ae-a446-e6c4bc7a93e3 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.