Job title: English Teacher with Literacy Lead
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: SEND Teaching and Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Wandsworth, London
Job published: 16-04-2025
Job ID: 102325

Job Description

English Teacher with Literacy Lead | Wandsworth | September 2025 Start

 

A thriving secondary school in Wandsworth is looking for an English Teacher with Literacy Lead responsibilities from September 2025.

 

This English Teacher with Literacy Lead role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled classroom practitioner who wants to take on additional responsibility. As English Teacher with Literacy Lead, you will teach English across KS3–KS4 while also driving whole-school literacy strategy. The English Teacher with Literacy Lead role includes overseeing targeted reading interventions, developing literacy resources, and supporting cross-curricular writing skills.

 

The English Teacher with Literacy Lead post is ideal for someone looking to contribute beyond their classroom and influence school-wide outcomes. If you're passionate about English and literacy development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a measurable impact.

 

English Teacher with Literacy Lead – Responsibilities:

  • Teach KS3 and KS4 English, with potential for KS5
  • Develop and deliver whole-school literacy initiatives
  • Coordinate reading programmes and staff CPD on literacy
  • Track and analyse student progress in literacy

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • QTS and experience teaching English
  • Strong knowledge of literacy strategies and assessment
  • Confident leading CPD and working across departments
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills

 

Why Apply?

  • Leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking school
  • Collaborative team with strong departmental support
  • Well-resourced English department with dedicated intervention time

 

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (Inner London)
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Wandsworth

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this English Teacher with Literacy Lead role in Wandsworth. For other roles, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application!

 

English Teacher with Literacy Lead | Wandsworth | September 2025 Start

 

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