Teacher of English - GSL Education : Job Details

Teacher of EnglishLocation: York, North YorkshireSalary: MPS/UPS – Early Career Teachers are welcome to applyStart Date: September 2024Contact: 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!