Whole School Literacy Lead

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic,

well qualified and skilled English

Teacher and Literacy Lead to join

our welcoming, successful and growing school, starting in Sept 2026. The

role is responsible for developing Literacy and EAL across the school - a great

opportunity to impact beyond the English Team.

Our School and Trust:

The Charter School East Dulwich is an

oversubscribed, fully inclusive, diverse, mixed 11–18 comprehensive school

centred on core values of Working Hard, Care, Curiosity and Integrity. Access for all to high quality Teaching and

Learning is a priority, with our Year 11 and 13 cohorts excelling and achieving

well above national average Staff and senior leaders bring energy and

motivation to the school to ensure standards of excellence, and a culture where

all students and staff are given breadth of opportunity and are valued. We focus

on a research based, impactful approach

to school improvement. As part of The Charter School Educational

Trust we benefit from The Charles Dickens Research School, The London South

Teaching Hub and working with a team of schools committed to excellence in

education in South-East London.

We are looking for a colleague who:

Is a skilled, accomplished English Leader and

Teacher with a passion for delivering

excellent Literacy and English as an Additional Language for our

students. Consistently models excellent practice and has

students' academic progress and personal development at the core of their

professional motivation Has the ability and experience to lead and

develop other staff, the literacy and EAL curriculum and interventions to

ensure strong impact for students. Wants an exciting opportunity to work in a

vibrant, diverse and growing organisation. Is keen to work collaboratively within the

wider English and Communications teams.