Job description
Teacher of English
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: MPS/UPS – Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply
Start Date: September 2024
Contact: Maternity Cover
GSL Education is working in partnership with a reputable secondary school in York, to appoint a qualified Teacher of English for a September start. The contract is for a maternity cover, with both Early Career and Upper Pay Scale Teachers being considered for the role.
About the School:
* The School has a proud history, having served the young people of York since 1812.
* The School are very proud of their reputation for academic excellence and are prouder of the vast extra-curricular opportunities they provide.
* Offers their students state-of-the-art facilities with the aims of serving others, growing together and living life to the full.
* Their most recent Ofsted inspection has seen them graded as ‘Good’, with inspectors noting that students feel safe in school and enjoy taking part in a range of enrichment activities.
Teacher of English Duties and Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver Key Stage 3 and GCSE English Language and Literature lessons, scaffolding lesson plans and schemes of work to meet the needs of all students.
* Inspire excellent attainment in English, by promoting high standards of teaching and learning.
* Encourage and support students' growth and development in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
* Foster and inspire students’ interest in English.
* Provider English Interventions as and when required, with specifically identified pupils.
Teacher of English Minimum Requirements:
* Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
* Hold a Degree in English at 2:2 or higher.
* Be able to provide teaching references that cover the last 2 years of employment. Placements will be accepted for ECTs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A passion for teaching English and a commitment to student success.
* Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one. GSL Education can offer DBS sponsorship for this position.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including a relevant enhanced DBS.
For more information or to apply for the role of English Teacher at a York Secondary School, please contact Kerry Fowler today. Please submit an up-to-date CV via the application. We look forward to hearing from you!