About this Role
Maternity cover from February 2027.
Discover our English Faculty HERE
We are delighted to invite applications for ahighly skilled, enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of English to joinour English Faculty at Harrogate Grammar School. This is a fantasticopportunity for a passionate English practitioner who can deliver engaging,high-quality lessons and foster students' enthusiasm for language, literatureand reading.
We are seeking a teacher who brings English tolife in the classroom, encourages students to think critically and creativelyand supports them to develop confidence in reading, writing and communication.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong subject knowledge, highexpectations and a commitment to effective teaching and formative assessment tosecure positive outcomes for all students.
We value colleagues who demonstrate a strongwork ethic, contribute positively to the wider faculty and are committed tocontinually developing their practice. In return, we offer a supportiveenvironment where teachers can grow professionally and make a meaningfuldifference to young people.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity and wellbeing
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career
About our School
At Harrogate GrammarSchool we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student issupported to thrive academically, personally and socially. Ourdedicated and supportive staff build strong relationships with students,families and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feelsvalued and supported. We are committed to high-quality professionaldevelopment, enabling colleagues to continually grow and evolve.
We are proud to be partof Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliverexcellence and enrich children's lives through shared values of collaboration,integrity and respect. Guided by our vision of 'Excellence for All' and our REACHvalues of Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment and Honesty, we foster anethos of ambition, kindness and mutual respect.
Our aim is for everystudent to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us aswell-rounded, resilient young people ready tocontribute positively to society.
For more about HarrogateGrammar School, click the 'view our careers page' button.
About You
To be agood fit for this role, you will be:
- An excellent classroom practitioner, able to deliver engaging and effective English lessons
- An enthusiastic English specialist who can inspire young people to develop their confidence and enjoyment in reading, writing, language and literature
- Committed to achieving positive outcomes and supporting all students to reach their potential
- A collaborative and reflective professional who contributes positively to the English Faculty and wider school community
Next Steps
Let's Connect: We would love tospeak to you and answer any questions you might have about this role or ourschool. To arrange a convenient time to speak with us or to visit our schoolahead of applying, please email [email protected].
Adjustments: Should you require anyadjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within PartTwo of our application form under the section 'Disability andAccessibility'.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite LearningTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments willbe subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunitiesemployer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We arecommitted to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the localpopulation of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacynotice for applicants can be found HERE.
Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close thisvacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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