Second in English - Holmfirth High School

Kirklees Council; Thongsbridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic students

Supportive colleagues

Good school environment

Job summary

Kirklees Council's Holmfirth High School invites applications for a committed Second in English. Based at 10 Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, the post is permanent and starts January 2027. We value aspiration, variety and a positive atmosphere that underpins our success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective classroom practice, strong curriculum knowledge and leadership within the English team, with responsibilities to be decided with you.

Qualifications

• Have a record of effective classroom practice based on high expectations of all students.
• Excellent up to date curriculum knowledge in English.
• Assist in building on the strengths of our current English team.
• Demonstrate management, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English lessons with high expectations.
• Contribute to curriculum development and literacy across the department.
• Lead and support colleagues within the English team.
• Engage with students to foster aspiration and achievement.

Skills

Classroom practice

Curriculum knowledge

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Holmfirth High School

Hours

Full Time

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

10 Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth HD9 7SE

Position type

Permanent

Grade

MPS/UPS+TLR 2B

Salary

MPS/UPS+TLR 2B

Advert Wording

Second in English MPS/UPS + TLR 2B

To start January 2027, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our school, where aspiration, variety and a positive atmosphere are the foundations of our success.

Holmfirth High School is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking Second in English to join our team. The specific responsibilities will be decided with the successful candidate.

You Will

• Have a record of effective classroom practice based on high expectations of all students
• Have excellent up to date curriculum knowledge
• Assist in building on the strengths of our current English team
• Demonstrate management, leadership and interpersonal skills

We Offer

• Fantastic students who are keen to learn
• Supportive colleagues
• The opportunity to work in a good school

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date is Tuesday 22 September at 9.00am

Closing date 22 September 2026, 9:00 AM