English Teacher

Teacher of English - Springwell Harrogate

Salary: M1-U3

Springwell Harrogate is a secondary Alternative Provision Academy that provides full and part-time education and support for children and young people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to access mainstream education. We are proud to be a part of Wellspring Academy Trust.

An exciting opportunity is available for someone looking for a fresh challenge as an English Teacher. This position would suit a teacher with a proven track record of exceptional practice, who is able to work with vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH)

What you will do:

As an English Teacher, you will teach students and lead curriculum delivery and your key responsibilities will include:

• GCSE Delivery: Teach English up to GCSE level to Key Stage 4 students, along with other appropriate qualifications tailored to student needs.

• Literacy & Reading Leadership: Lead the development of reading and literacy across the academy.

• Key Stage 3 Support: Support non-specialist teachers in delivering English to Key Stage 3 students.

• Student Profiling: Conduct baseline assessments in cooperation with the SENCO to develop individual learning plans and specialist Pupil Profiles to support learning and behaviour.

• Collaborative Support: Maintain a safe, nurture-based educational setting and work closely with the care team to facilitate students' education.

What We Are Looking For

We require an exceptional, passionate and resilient educator who meets the following criteria:

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential.

• Experience: Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing learning and behaviour management programmes for young people with specific support needs is essential.

• Skills & Attributes: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team and demonstrated versatility, creativity and resilience when working with vulnerable pupils.

• Knowledge: An understanding of inclusion, potential barriers facing young people with SEN/SEMH and current approaches to supporting those at risk of social exclusion.

Benefits of the Role

• Professional Development: We place a massive emphasis on training, investing heavily in staff at all levels.

• Specialist Transition Support: If you are looking to make the fulfilling move from mainstream to special/alternative education, we provide dedicated training and specialist support to help you succeed.

• A Supportive Environment: Benefit from a newly refurbished learning facility, a collaborative team ethos and a culture that truly values care, safety and personal growth.

• Leadership Opportunities: As a growing Academy, we offer potential future leadership pathways for outstanding staff members.

If you are passionate about making a real difference to student’s life chances and supporting them in achieving their potential in essential life skills then this could be the job for you.

Next steps

Please apply by completing our online application form

Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 1 October 2027

Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2027 - TBC

If you would like to have a conversation or arrange a visit please contact Sarah Parker Walton, Executive Associate Principal, at s.parker-walton@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

As you will be working with children, this post requires you to undertake regulated activity. It is an offence to seek to work in regulated activity with a group with which you are barred.