English Teacher Literacy Lead – Secondary School Lincolnshire

A forward-thinking and high-performing 11–18 secondary
school in Lincoln is seeking an exceptional Teacher of English who
is also keen to contribute as a Literacy Lead across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded
comprehensive with a strong academic focus, clear behaviour systems
and a genuine commitment to improving literacy across all subjects.
The School Situated in a well-established area of Lincoln, this
secondary school serves a broad and aspirational community. The
school has secured a strong Ofsted judgement in recent years and is
known locally for its improving GCSE outcomes, calm learning
environment and professional staff culture. Senior leaders are
highly visible, and systems are clear and consistent. Staff
retention is strong, and the school has built a reputation for
structured CPD, clear curriculum planning and sensible approaches
to workload. Recent investment has enhanced:
The English and
Humanities corridor with refurbished classrooms A central library
and literacy hub used across year groups Digital teaching
infrastructure in all classrooms Structured intervention programmes
for KS3 and KS4 The English Department English is a flagship
subject within the school. GCSE English Language and Literature
outcomes have shown steady improvement, with strong progress
measures in recent years. A-Level English is also well-established,
with students progressing to Russell Group universities. The
department operates with shared schemes of learning, consistent
assessment frameworks and a clear literacy focus. Teachers
collaborate regularly on curriculum planning and moderation. Key
strengths include: A carefully sequenced curriculum spanning
canonical and diverse texts Dedicated time for collaborative
planning and resource development Structured extended writing
support across KS3 and KS4 Clear exam preparation systems with
modelling and feedback cycles Enrichment including debating,
creative writing and theatre visits The Literacy Lead Element
Alongside your teaching timetable, you will support whole-school
literacy development. This includes:
Supporting literacy strategies
across departments Leading CPD sessions on reading and writing
development Working with intervention teams on targeted literacy
support Promoting a culture of reading across the school This
responsibility is supported by senior leadership and sits within a
wider school improvement strategy.

The Role You will teach English
across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5
depending on experience. The school is seeking someone who combines
strong subject knowledge with a passion for literacy and
whole-school impact. The ideal candidate will:
Hold QTS and a
relevant English qualification Demonstrate strong classroom
practice and behaviour management Be confident modelling
high-quality writing Show enthusiasm for leading literacy
initiatives Value collaboration and professional dialogue What the
School Offers Structured CPD and leadership development Clear
behaviour systems and supportive senior leadership Opportunities
for progression into wider middle leadership A strong,
collaborative English department A culture that values professional
autonomy within clear expectations This is a fantastic opportunity
for an ambitious English teacher who wants to combine excellent
classroom practice with wider literacy leadership in a
well-organised and supportive secondary school.