English Teacher

Queen Ethelburga’s is an Independent Collegiate of four co-educational schools. Located in North Yorkshire between the towns of York and Harrogate, we offer outstanding facilities and motivated students who join us with a broad range of academic, social and cultural backgrounds. We pride ourselves on being a happy community where students can grow to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. To meet the needs of our students we offer a wide choice of qualifications, a supportive environment and an exciting programme of extra–curricular opportunities, which are underpinned by high quality teaching and learning. The school actively promotes the professional development of its staff through induction, CPD and career development opportunities.   

As a thriving day and boarding Collegiate, we have seen our numbers grow year on year, making us one of the largest school communities in the country. Our facilities are enhanced annually to help ensure that we have everything needed to allow our young people ‘to be the best they can with the gifts that they have’ (our Hill Standard).

The English Department has a range of academic teaching from Years 6-13 covering English Language and Literature.

The Department is based in a custom designed suite of rooms with access to computers in each room. Friendly, supportive and innovative, the department enjoys considerable success in examinations at GCSE and A level. Students are prepared for examinations in Edexcel GCSE Language and Literature, AQA A Level English Language and AQA A Level English Literature, IELTS General.

Job purpose

The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the employees of the Collegiate need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description.  

There are 27 x 60 minute lessons each week of which 22 are timetabled for a full time teacher.  In addition a full time teacher will be expected to offer one activity or super-curricular session and be a form tutor for 3 x 60 minute session per week.  They also attend directed time after school on a Monday and supervise prep one evening per week. 

We teach for 34 weeks in the academic year.

Main Role and Responsibilities

• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests
• Communicate and consult with parents, outside bodies, etc, as directed by the Heads of School/Year
• Provide guidance and advice on educational matters and on further education and careers
• Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of Collegiate activities as required

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Collegiate’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the Collegiate’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

Breach of confidentiality is a gross breach of discipline.

We would like to thank you in advance for your interest in Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.  However, due to the high volume of applications that we attract it will not be possible to respond to every application that we receive.  If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that unfortunately, on this occasion you have not been successful, and we wish you every success for the future.

Closing Date: Midnight 31st May 2019