Teacher of English

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5ZA

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (617)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Mainscale / UPS

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. 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.

What the school offers its staff

Please see job information pack for information

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

1082 - English - Sep 26.pdf - 3.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1803 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy website
• Email address: jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy
• Phone number: 01904411341
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archbishop-holgate-s-school-a-church-of-england-academy

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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