Teacher of English and Reading Lead

Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1SZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspirational English teacher with a passion for literacy and a commitment to improving life chances for vulnerable young people?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of English and Reading Lead to join our dedicated team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to combine excellent classroom teaching with strategic leadership of reading, phonics and literacy interventions across our Pupil Referral Unit.

Our school provides education and support for pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other barriers to learning. Many of our pupils have experienced disruption to their education and require highly skilled professionals who can build positive relationships, maintain high expectations and help them achieve success.

As Reading Lead, you will drive improvements in reading attainment, oversee the implementation of phonics and reading interventions, support colleagues in developing literacy across the curriculum and ensure that all pupils are equipped with the literacy skills needed to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of teaching English.
• Has a strong understanding of reading development, phonics and literacy interventions.
• Can be flexible to deliver an additional subject (e.g. humanities/PSHE)
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and resilience when working with challenging behaviour.
• Is committed to engaging hard-to-reach families and external agencies.
• Shares our belief that every pupil can achieve and thrive.

What the school offers its staff

Grade: MPS/UPS (Teachers' Pay and Conditions)

Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

Vacancy Hours :1.0 fte

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and committed staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
• A positive and rewarding working environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

JD Teacher of English and Reading Lead.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 26 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service website
• Email address: admin@hrprs.n-yorks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01609 710443
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hambleton-richmondshire-pupil-referral-service

Arranging a visit to Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hrprs.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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