Teacher & Literacy Coordinator

St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy is a welcoming and ambitious Catholic secondary school, part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust. Our school prides itself on providing a calm and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. With a strong focus on pastoral care and excellent opportunities for professional development, St Anne’s is an exceptional place to work and learn.

Recently, we celebrated a historic milestone by achieving a ‘Good’ judgement in both our Ofsted and Catholic inspections, an achievement we are eager to build upon as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. At St Anne’s, every pupil is supported to thrive in a calm, purposeful learning environment where high expectations and strong values underpin everything.

Teacher & Literacy Coordinator

Exciting Leadership Opportunity at St Anne’s

This is a pivotal time for our school as we continue to enhance our provision and ensure every student has access to a broad, academic curriculum. We are seeking a talented and motivated teacher ready to step into a leadership role, driving literacy strategies that support our teaching and learning vision and help all pupils achieve their full potential.

Pay:  MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: Spring/Summer term 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of whole-school literacy strategies that align with our vision and curriculum.
• Support and collaborate with teachers to embed literacy across all subjects.
• Monitor and analyse pupil progress in literacy, identifying gaps and shaping targeted interventions.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality teaching and assessment practises in reading, writing, spelling, and speaking.
• Promote a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and strategic vision.
• Support the Catholic mission of the school and celebrate pupil and staff successes.

Requirements:

• Qualified teacher status with classroom experience.
• A strong background in teaching literacy and a deep understanding of effective literacy strategies.
• Leadership experience or readiness to take on a leadership role within a secondary school setting.
• Commitment to promoting pupil progression and academic excellence.
• Alignment with our Catholic values and mission.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A passionate teacher and leader who puts pupils first and maintains high expectations for all.
• Ambitious and determined to contribute to the school’s vision of being ‘Outstanding in all we do.’
• Collaborative, supportive, and able to inspire colleagues.
• Committed to continuous professional development and whole-school success.

What St. Anne’s offers is a:

• A supportive and collaborative school that is ambitious in delivering excellent pupil outcomes
• A school where the staff embrace our vision and Catholic ethos which is based on respect and dignity
• A very supportive staff network that reflects our Catholic ethos, where Senior Leaders value and appreciate the great staff that work at St Anne’s
• A strong, united community where there is great emphasis on continuous professional development
• A school that has embedded strong systems and structures in all areas, which has led to the creation of an exceptionally calm purposeful learning environment that is ambitious and where all are safe, happy and can thrive (Catholic Inspection, July 2025)
• A school where there are opportunities to contribute to the school’s strategic vision and improvement plans, allowing teachers to have a direct impact on the school’s success
• A culture which pays real attention to staff wellbeing including a variety of staff benefits such as health and wellbeing services, including a cycle to work and employee discount scheme.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role to arrange a visit to meet, please email marian.flanagan@stannes.academy.

Our strong Catholic Ethos at St Anne’s means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Completed applications should be sent to Marian Flanagan by emailing marian.flanagan@stannes.academy.

Closing date: 30th January 2026 at 9.00am

Interview dates: week commencing 2nd February 2026.