English Teacher

Lift Schools; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while working in a supportive environment that values professional development. The academy is recognized for its outstanding educational provision and is committed to fostering a dynamic learning atmosphere. Candidates will benefit from exceptional training programs and career development pathways, ensuring a fulfilling career trajectory. If you're enthusiastic about teaching and eager to contribute to a thriving school community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

Healthcare support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Career development training

Qualifications

• QTS required; applications from ECTs and experienced teachers welcomed.
• Experience teaching at secondary level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage and motivate pupils to thrive in the classroom.
• Deliver innovative teaching and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Engagement and motivation

Innovative teaching

Collaboration with colleagues

Promoting school values

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in secondary education

Job description

Kingswood AcademyWawne Road

Bransholme, Kingston Upon Hull, HU7 4WR

United Kingdom

Salary: M1-6/ UPR (TLR negotiable) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full time Contract type: Permanent Start date: September 2025

With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.

Kingswood Academy, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our team and further strengthen our outstanding provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape a career within an exceptional school.

You Are Somebody Who Can

• Engage and motivate pupils to enable them to thrive in the classroom.
• Bring topics to life and deliver innovative teaching within the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.
• Promote the values of the school in and outside of the classroom.
  
  

You Are Somebody Who Has

• QTS - applications from ECT’s and experienced teachers are welcomed.
• Experience of teaching at secondary school level.
• The dedication and enthusiasm to teach English.
  
  

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About Our School

Kingswood Academy is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students make half a grade more progress, across all subjects, than other students do nationally; placing the academy as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Kingswood Academy is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school’s exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3 year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to a ‘English Teacher’ post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact; [e-mail]

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We Offer You

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
  
  

The role is due to commence September 2025.

Closing date: 18th May 2025

Interviews: Between 20th and 22nd May

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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