Teacher of English - ref. w9481923
We seek to appoint a Teacher of English on a 1 FTE basis to join our team at George Pindar School, this is a fixed term position providing maternity cover.
George Pindar School is a special community - a truly inclusive and fully comprehensive 11-16 secondary school proud to serve the young people of Eastfield and the south of Scarborough in which we are all #proudtobepindar. Our school offers a warm and caring environment in which every individual is known and supported through excellent professional relationships developed between staff and students.Colleagues who join George Pindar School can be assured that this warmth extends to every aspect of school life.
A career at George Pindar School offers a unique opportunity to impact the futures of the young people in our care. George Pindar is a relatively small school with around 150 students in each year group and a staff body with a range of long serving and experienced colleagues as well as those who are more new to the profession.As the school continues its post-academisation journey, consistent approaches to the curriculum, teaching and learning and behaviour management are having a positive effect and the school is on the up! Every member of staff is valued and important, with professional development and Trust networking at the heart of career enhancement.
Students and staff alike embody our PINDAR values and these provide a positive climate to begin, or continue any career in education.
George Pindar School's English department is a hugely supportive and welcoming faculty with a mix of highly experienced and longstanding colleagues and those who are newer to the profession. Whatever stage you are in your career, you can be assured of a very warm welcome at George Pindar.The faculty curriculum is enhanced through joint working with the Trust and new colleagues will appreciate the high-quality resources and schemes of learning which have been created by staff in and beyond our school.
The main focus of the Subject Teacher's role is fostering the learning and progress of the pupils in their care. This involves being an effective teacher of pupils as well as of the subject. Quality of preparation, resourcing, planning, subject expertise, teaching skill, pace, challenge, proactive classroom management, effective marking and assessment, high expectations, and positive personal relationships are all central to providing the conditions within which pupils' personal skills, abilities, understanding, learning and progress can be developed.
What we can offer:
A high level of support from staff and colleagues across the school and Trust
A commitment to continuing professional development
Teachers Pension Scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Job Details
Subject: EnglishPosition Type: 1.0 FTE, Fixed Term to Easter 2026.
Line Manager: Head of Faculty
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas.Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.