Teacher of English (0.6)
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5ZA14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 December 2025
Closing date
6 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
22 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE (Monday-Wednesday, there may be flexibility)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Mainscale / UPS 0.6 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work as part of a friendly, collegiate, successful and hardworking English department.
What the school offers its staff
We believe that Archbishop Holgate’s is ‘no ordinary school’ and is an excellent place to work, a view confirmed by Ofsted in our most recent inspection, “Staff are incredibly proud to work here.”
Our staff are friendly and supportive and our students are polite, hardworking and keen to succeed. As such, this post represents an exciting opportunity to join a very successful, high-achieving, forward looking and fully-subscribed Church of England comprehensive, a school judged Outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS.
Successful candidates will be fully supported to develop in the role, benefiting from bespoke CPD opportunities both at Archbishop’s and as part of the Pathfinder Teaching School Hub. In addition, colleagues will benefit from being part of the Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust Career Pathway Programme, and through working with colleagues across other Trust schools, develop skills and share innovative teaching and learning practices.
Further information about the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work as part of a friendly, collegiate, successful and hardworking English department. Roles specific to this position include:
- An outstanding, enthusiastic classroom practitioner (or someone who aspires to this) who will teach across the age range. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate and excited about their subject.
- To inspire a love of learning, especially encouraging students to read widely, write effectively and to promote the appreciation of the English language.
- To contribute to the planning and preparation of new courses and schemes of work as appropriate, from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
- To contribute exciting and innovative ways that English can develop beyond the classroom both in terms of extra-curricular activities and links with the wider school community.
- The successful candidate will also be a Form Tutor.
Requirements
- To fulfil the Conditions of Employment as listed in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
- To have some experience of teaching A Level English Literature and/or Language.
- To reflect and evaluate on own practice and modify or amend as appropriate.
- To keep up-to-date with current educational thinking/best practice by attending relevant in-service training.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1818 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy
- Phone number
- 01904 411341
Arranging a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy.
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