Whole School Literacy Co-ordinator

Whole School Literacy Co-ordinator

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR2B

Required for September 2026

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a Whole School Literacy Co-ordinator who has a commitment to academic excellence and a determination for every child to succeed.  The post would suit an appropriately qualified applicant who has experience of teaching across all key stages.

Applications are invited from practitioners with experience and an established track record of raising achievement and who possess a strong desire to help build on the solid foundations already in place and provide excellent support to students.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is a very successful, over-subscribed 11–18 mixed, multi-cultural, voluntary-aided comprehensive Academy in the London Borough of Redbridge.  Although a Catholic academy, we welcome applications from Catholic and non-Catholic teachers.

The Palmer Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and pre-employment checks.  The successful candidate must not be prohibited from teaching.  References will be sought for shortlisted candidates, and online social media checks will be conducted.

Full details of the post and application forms are available on the academy’s website at https://www.tpc.academy/. The closing date for completed applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 26th May 2026.  Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher’s PA, Ms Bolton, at jbolton@tpc.academy.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 28th May 2026.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.