What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to English (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in English up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in English (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I) Last updated: 31.03.2022
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R) Desirable
Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
Hull Trinity House Academy has just entered one of the most exciting times in its history. We have recently become co educational and this year we moved in to a brand new building which is filled with state of the art facilities. Hull Trinity House is a Secondary school located in Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. As an educational institution with over 230 years of history, Hull Trinity House remains very proud of its history and traditions and our motto ‘Spes Super Sydera’ (Hope Beyond the Stars) still neatly sums up our Academy’s aims of continually raising aspirations, widening horizons and empowering our students to achieve their potential.
The Academy is currently rated as a good school by Ofsted (2020) but we aspire to become outstanding and the outcomes for our students show a commitment to providing excellence for all.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discount’s
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Visits to the Academy are encouraged and welcomed, please contact the academy oninfo@hthacademy.org.ukto arrange a visit.
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.