Teacher of English
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 19 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter/April
Closing date
19 February 2024 at 10am
Date listed
2 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000.00 to £46,525.00
Teacher of English job summary
Ref: SCH-PAT-0457
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds? Do you have a proven track record of inspiring a love for learning in your students? If so, we want to hear from you!
What we are looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and inspirational English teacher to join our dedicated team. We are looking for someone with a 'can-do' attitude and a passion for doing whatever it takes to ensure our students receive the best possible education. Beyond that, we are looking for an individual who demonstrates the potential to excel in their role.
This opportunity is equally exciting for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher, providing the chance to become a valued member of a talented and supportive team of English teachers.
Our School
As a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, The Trust and The King's School is renowned for its strong reputation for educational excellence and consistently achieving strong academic results.
Established in 1139, The King's School stands as a beacon of education for nearly nine centuries, offering a premier learning experience to the bright minds of Pontefract and beyond. We take great pride in being more than just a secondary school; we are a caring, high-performing community where students evolve into the best version of themselves, proudly carrying the legacy of The King's School.
With a remarkable history spanning over 850 years, our school is deeply rooted in tradition, but it is the people that make The King's School truly exceptional. Our students, with excellent behaviour and as the best ambassadors one could wish for, are a testament to our commitment to nurturing outstanding individuals. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff, in collaboration with parents, strives to provide a first-class education, ensuring every student receives the opportunities they deserve.
English Department
Joining us means becoming a valued member of a well-resourced, friendly, and exceptionally talented team. Our staff are not only successful and committed but also known for going the ‘extra mile’ to support and inspire our students.
In the department, we don't just teach English; we live and breathe it. There's an authentic passion for the subject, fostering an environment where both students and teachers share a genuine love for English. We are a strong, collaborative team that consistently delivers the very best outcomes for our students. We take pride in being recognised as one of the most successful departments in the school, with our 2023 English GCSE results achieving an impressive English Progress 8 score of +0.45—well above national averages.
Benefits - What we can offer you?
At The King’s School, every member of our team, whether in teaching or support roles, plays a pivotal part in contributing to the ongoing success of our students. In return, we provide a wealth of benefits, as we believe Our People Matter.
- Experience the warm, welcoming, and social environment at The King’s School, often praised by visitors for its positive atmosphere and the exceptional friendliness and supportiveness of our staff.
- We highly value every member of our team, and we are proud of our focus on professional learning and development as we are of our reputation.
- Access to recognised training and leadership courses, including National Professional Qualifications in leadership and other accredited courses.
- Enjoy our modern staff room, offering a comfortable environment, free refreshments, and cake Friday!
- Our highly visible senior leadership team is there to support you throughout the school day, along with a collaborative team of colleagues within the department and across the school.
- As a staff member, benefit from our employee assistance program, offering services such as physiotherapy, 24/7 GP access, and personal or professional advice on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and more.
- Teaching staff receive a laptop.
- Benefit from well-resourced departments and shared teaching resources.
- Experience Energise and Engage Weeks throughout the year, where no meetings take place. These dedicated weeks prioritise personal professional development, support work-life balance, and allow for an early finish on designated days.
- Enjoy additional perks like free on-site parking, flu jabs, childcare vouchers, gym discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and much more.
- We offer a very generous pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution and life assurance of at least three times your salary.
This is not an exhaustive list, but just some of the reasons to be a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, The King’s School, and our community!
Interested?
We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk or give us a call at 01977 703270.
To submit your application, kindly click here to access our website and utilise our Face-Ed system. The deadline for submissions is 10:00am on 19 February 2024. We're genuinely excited about the prospect of receiving your application and getting to know you better.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, extending a warm welcome to applications from individuals of all backgrounds. At the Pontefract Academies Trust, our unwavering commitment is to provide full support and ensure the safety of children and young people. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting their welfare at all times.
It's important to note that any employment offer is subject to the successful receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and completion of pre-employment checks. Additionally, shortlisted applicants will be invited to provide a self-declaration form, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.
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.
About The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1033 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The King's School website (opens in new tab)
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
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.
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