We are seeking a motivated and skilled Second in English to join our thriving English department. This permanent role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced English teacher looking to take the next step in leadership. The successful candidate will support the Head of English in driving high standards across the department and will play a key role in curriculum development, teaching and learning, and raising student achievement across KS3 and KS4. 

Job Details

Hours of Work:   Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Position Type:     Permanent 

Line Manager:  Head of English

Travel Required:  No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Teach high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4. 

• Support the Head of English in the strategic leadership of the department. 

• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment design, and development of teaching resources. 

• Monitor and track student progress, implementing interventions where required. 

• Model excellent classroom practice and support colleagues in improving teaching and learning. 

• Lead departmental initiatives and support whole-school priorities. 

• Assist with quality assurance processes, including work scrutiny and lesson visits. 

• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment. 

• Contribute to extra-curricular activities within the English department. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A qualified teacher with QTS and a strong academic background in English. 

• Experience of delivering successful outcomes at KS3 and KS4. 

• The ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues. 

• Strong leadership potential and the ability to support departmental improvement. 

• Excellent classroom management and a commitment to high standards. 

• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider school community. 

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

Essential Requirements: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 

• Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature. 

• Ability to lead by example and support the development of others. 

• Excellent communication and organisational skills. 

Why Join Us? 

Ryedale Secondary School, part of the Areté Learning Trust, is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for staff. You will be joining a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and ongoing professional development. 

How to Apply: 

We would love to hear from individuals ahead of the closing date and are happy to arrange an opportunity to meet with the Executive Headteacher to learn more about our wonderful school. 

About the Trust

Areté Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18.  Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.

At Areté Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential.

Our Trust is committed to promoting:

• Health, happiness and wellbeing
• A safe, disciplined and supportive environment
• A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach
• High standards and expectations
• Integrity, kindness and good manners
• Respect for individuality and difference
• Collaborative working to secure excellence

 To realise our aspiration for every child to be the best they can be, we need to ensure that as a Trust we are ‘Striving for Excellence’.

Why work for us?

We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture.

We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance.

In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff.

Areté Learning Trust is committed to being the ‘Employer of Choice’.

Essentially this means that we want our schools and our central team to be great places to work. We want our staff development opportunities to be first class and we want to enable staff who are ambitious to grow their careers with us. To give our learners the best education and opportunities we are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best people in all areas of our organisation.

Regardless of role, we seek staff who:

• Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.
• Are committed to our Trust values.
• Show initiative and are responsive to change.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Are creative in their approach to problem solving.
• Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.
• Are team players.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds; for more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (https://www.arete.uk/careers). If you are ready for the next step in your career and you feel that your skill set makes you a good fit for this very exciting opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 16 March 2026.

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.