Posted: 22 March 2024

Closing date: Wednesday 17 April 2024, 16.00 pm

Interviews to be held: w/c 22 April 2024

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: M1 – U3

Hours of Work: Full-time, 1-year temporary maternity contract

(we will consider part-time working, please state your preference in your application)

Kings Priory School wishes to appoint a highly qualified professional to contribute to the teaching of English in order to cover a colleague’s maternity leave. The role will be for a full calendar year from September 2024 – August 2025. English outcomes for pupils at Kings Priory School have been consistently outstanding for many years and it is essential that these high standards continue to give our pupils the best possible preparation for the next stage of their educational journey. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, constantly seeking new ways to develop the department and committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

Kings Priory School is one of the highest performing schools in North East of England, providing high quality education to 1500 pupils aged 4 – 19. We are a school with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child both in and outside of the classroom. We are proud of our pupils who regularly achieve well above the national average in public examinations: in 2023 at GCSE, 94% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in Maths and 93% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths.

The School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note that you must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom in order to apply for this post.