Teacher in Cottingham

Frederick Holmes School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed professional to join our amazing team of teaching staff. The successful candidate will teach across the school, both within our curriculum phase (pupils following the National Curriculum) and our Sensory phase (PMLD pupils accessing the IMPACTs curriculum). Experience working with pupils with a range of SEND is preferable, although not essential.

Joining Frederick Holmes School opens a gateway to a wealth of experience and knowledge within Humber Education Trust. Applications are welcome from teachers at all stages of their careers, including those new to the profession and those aiming for future career opportunities.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be a passionate, hardworking, qualified Teacher.
• Have successful subject‑leadership experience.
• Have the ability to deliver well‑planned and stimulating lessons across the curriculum and ability range.
• Believe that all children are capable of great things and that learning should be fun.
• Be confident in establishing sound professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and the community.
• Have knowledge and understanding of effective behaviour‑management strategies and the ability to put these into practice.
• Have high expectations of everyone within the school community.
• Be committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBERT EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Visits to the school are welcomed, encouraged and can be arranged via Claire Turner, HR Administrator, Frederick Holmes School.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our ‘fast apply’ application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8 am, Friday 3 July 2026

Interview date: w/c 6 July 2026

As part of Humber Education Trust’s recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record.