Literacy Coordinator

Summary:

Join a school as a Literacy Coordinator and lead impactful literacy and oracy initiatives across all year groups.

About the School:

A school is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. It embraces innovation, cultural diversity, and a strong focus on student wellbeing and academic excellence.

The Opportunity:

As a Literacy Coordinator, you will lead the development of a strategic literacy framework that supports students from early English acquisition through to Cambridge IGCSE. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on student outcomes, teacher practice, and the overall academic culture of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a coherent, measurable literacy framework across early years, primary, and secondary phases.
• Support students in building academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, extended writing, and examination readiness.
• Collaborate with teachers across all phases to improve literacy outcomes and integrate literacy across the curriculum.
• Design and deliver an engaging oracy and LAMDA pathway to nurture confident speakers and performers.
• Provide professional development and support to colleagues to enhance teaching and learning practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of literacy and oracy initiatives and report progress to leadership.
• Work closely with EAL learners to ensure they receive targeted support within an international Cambridge curriculum setting.
• Promote a culture of creativity, performance, and student confidence-building through enrichment and performance opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience supporting EAL learners in international or bilingual educational settings.
• Strong understanding of the Cambridge curriculum and the literacy demands of IGCSE pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire both students and colleagues through effective communication and leadership.
• Commitment to improving student outcomes through innovative and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Experience in developing and delivering literacy and oracy programmes across multiple year groups.

Preferred

• Experience with drama, public speaking, or performance-based learning initiatives.
• Familiarity with LAMDA or similar oracy and performance programmes.
• Experience in curriculum design and strategic educational leadership.
• Strong background in professional development and teacher training.
• Fluency in multiple languages or experience working in multilingual environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with a focus on wellbeing and continuous improvement.