KS4 Teacher of English Co-ordinator

Teaching Vacancies; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pontefract seeks an ambitious leader and outstanding teacher for the English KS4 provision. The role focuses on delivering exceptional progress for students while ensuring personal development for teachers. Candidates must have qualified teacher status and a strong track record in teaching English, with support for career advancement and a commitment to safeguarding. Join a passionate team in an established school with a supportive community.

Benefits

Bespoke CPD programme

Excellent pension package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in teaching English at KS4 and KS5 levels.
• Experience in leading a team of teachers.
• Commitment to student development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English KS4 provision and ensure strong student outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Support professional growth within the English team.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching English

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join us in a key leadership position within this core subject. St Wilfrid’s is an ambitious community of learners, both students and staff, where individuals are valued, supported and developed. We are seeking an ambitious leader and outstanding teacher to further develop the English KS4 provision and deliver outstanding progress and outcomes for our young people. The successful candidate will be supported and developed, so that as well as contributing to students’ success, and that of the overall School’s, they are personally developed in their career.

The English Team is made up of 13 dedicated colleagues, with a range of experience. Students study the AQA English Language GCSE course and the EdExcel English Literature GCSE course. At A Level, students can study AQA A Level English Language and OCR A Level English Literature. KS4 and KS5 Outcomes are strong. The Department is housed in its own suite of classrooms with a Departmental Office. Classrooms are well-resourced with the full-range of technical equipment and storage spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the English KS4 provision to deliver strong progress and outcomes for students.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching and learning at KS4 and KS5, in line with subject and school priorities.
• Collaborate with the English Team to enable consistency and excellence across the department.
• Support the development and professional growth of staff within the team.

What the school offers its staff

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently 1,538 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2024, with 7 out of 9 areas judged as Outstanding.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools.

We can offer:

• A bespoke CPD programme based on career stage
• Opportunities for Secondary collaboration within both the Trust and the Diocese
• Motivated and hard-working students
• A School which is ambitious and aspirational for all
• An excellent pension package
• Health and wellbeing support

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.