Teacher of English
Ark the King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 21 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023, or sooner if possible
Closing date
21 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
1 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, 1 FTE, permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£28,000 - £43,685 per annum dependent on experience)
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS plus a recruitment allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We
are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Teacher of English to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for demonstrating
high quality teaching to ensure students can make accelerated progress, and use
effective resources and uphold the highest standards of learning and
achievement for all students.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
- has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
- can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
- has experience of working in a similar specialist area.
What the school offers its staff
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of eight schools: six primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
At The King’s School we make no apologies for our aspiration: to become a beacon of educational excellence that makes positive change to the lives of the children we service. At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
Further information about the job
To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.
For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Tuesday 21st March 2023.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ark the King's School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1041 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 601701
The King's School is one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire and has a reputation for high standards and excellence. Currently, it is the highest performing school in the authority, with the strongest attendance. We are incredibly proud of our place in the community and our reputation for being more than just a secondary school. While we are deeply rooted in our tradition, we are ambitious and future focused for our young people.
Ofsted
The King’s School was inspected in October 2022 and was rated 'Good' in all areas.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
At The King’s School, the Edurio staff survey results were encouraging. Here’s what some staff had to say…
“I genuinely love working at King’s!”
“My line manager always takes my personal needs into account. He is consistently supportive, approachable, and shows genuine care and understanding when it comes to my wellbeing.”
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
Arranging a visit to Ark the King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk.
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