12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    26 March 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 March 2025

Job details

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

Teacher Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale (£31,650 to £49,084 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

York High School is looking to appoint an inspirational teacher with a proven record of outstanding practice, or the potential to be outstanding, to work within our English teaching team.

The English team is well resourced with a considerable range of textbooks, a substantial media library, a wide range of subject-based software and online teaching and learning resources. We also have an excellent Learning Resource Centre, which supports the teaching and learning of our pupils.

The successful candidate must have the ability to teach across the age and ability range, and inspire, motivate and challenge young people. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to contributing to the personal development of all the young people we teach.

Applications are welcome from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 31 March 2025.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.


What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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How to apply
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Additional documents

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About York High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
741 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School location

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