Literacy Co-ordinator

Llanwern High School; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Llanwern High School in Newport is seeking an experienced Literacy Co-ordinator to lead our whole-school literacy strategy. The post focuses on improving learners’ reading, writing and engagement across the curriculum, with a pro‑rata salary for 25 hours per week during term time.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and to support pupils to reach their full potential. The contract is fixed term for 1 year, 25 hours per week, during term time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our whole-school literacy strategy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the school to improve learners’ literacy skills and engagement.
• Support pupils to reach their full potential through targeted literacy initiatives.

Job description

# Literacy Co-ordinatorEmployer: Llanwern High SchoolLocation: Eastern Newport, NewportContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 25 hrs per week Term Time OnlySalary: Grade 5Posted: 15th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574040* Share :* PrintLiteracy Co-ordinatorGrade 5 Grade 5 SCP 12-17 (£27,711 - £30,060) PRO-RATA 25hrs/week Term Time OnlyFixed Term 1 Year / Part Time / Term Time Only 39 week per yearThe roleLlanwern High School is looking to appoint an experienced Literacy Teaching Assistant.Are you passionate about literacy and committed to making a real difference to young people’s learning and achievement?We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Literacy Co-ordinator to lead and develop our whole-school approach to literacy. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational practitioner to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, to improve learners’ literacy skills, confidence and engagement across all areas of the curriculum. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong culture of literacy and ensuring that every learner is supported to reach their full potential.The schoolLlanwern High School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school serving much of the eastern side of Newport. We are housed in a new building that provides a learning environment and facilities appropriate for a 21st century school. We currently have just over 1100 pupils on roll.We believe that education should be about preparing young people with the key skills and behaviours that they will need for a successful future, hence our school vision of “Nurture, Growth, Success for All”.We pride ourselves on the wider opportunities to support pupil development outside of the classroom, such as our recent production of Grease, our Cultural Showcase, alongside regular sporting fixtures. We have a pupil leadership team that is actively involved in decision making across the school and supporting community projects.In 2022, we were the proud recipients of the inaugural Betty Campbell MBE award for promoting the contributions and perspectives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a school that fosters an environment of kindness and respect built upon the positive relationships between pupils and staff.At Llanwern High school you would be part of a supportive school environment with staff wellbeing high in our priorities. We provide high-quality support for colleagues at all stages of their careers, with bespoke professional learning from both internal and external providers.Closing date: 5th October 2026 (midnight)Shortlisting W/C 12th OctoberInterview date TBC ASAP### AttachmentsLiteracy Co-ordinatorEnglish-JD-Teaching-Assistant-Level-3### Safeguarding Statement:We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.