Teacher of English (Maternity Cover/Fixed term)
Sherburn High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Teacher of English (Maternity Cover/Fixed term) job summary
Teacher of English
Full Time MPS/UPS
Maternity Cover/Fixed term (1st September 2025 - 31st August 2026)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom practitioner who will be able to contribute to the success of an ambitious English Department.
As a passionate and highly effective teacher, you must be able to teach English at Key Stages 3 and 4 and be deeply interested in teaching and learning. Experience and/or a desire for teaching English and/or Media at Key Stage 5 would be advantageous.
The school offers all employees training and support, and the chance to develop skills further by supporting extra-curricular activities.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school if further information is required. Please contact our Curriculum Leader for English: Callum McAshton on 01977 682442 or email callum.mcashton@shs.starmat.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates.
Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit.
Sherburn High school is part of The STAR Multi Academy Trust which is an exciting new venture strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.
Age range 11-18 mixed comprehensive with Sixth Form Current NOR 825
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A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At STAR MAT, the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.
At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.
If you require assistance in applying for this position please contact us on 01977 687969.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Sherburn High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 857 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sherburn High School website
School location
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