Current Vacancies
Second in Department – English
Required from September 2019
MPS or UPS dependent upon experience + TLR 2B (£4,247)
With opportunity to apply for whole-school T&L Research Development Lead role (additional payment available)
At HSLC, our ethos is very simple: be useful, be kind and insist that the students become the very best that they can be.
If our ethos resonates with your own and you are ready for the next step in your career, you may be the person we are looking for to help lead a motivated and passionate English department, alongside the Head of English.
HSLC is a supportive and vibrant place to work and has been graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2005. Our A-level results place us in the top 25% nationally. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We believe in our mission of actively broadening horizons and promote our core values of being useful and kind.
Second in Department - English
We seek the very best practitioner who can consistently teach excellent, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your love for English and creative teaching and personality, as well as contribute towards the effective leadership of the department.
Alongside the Strategic Improvement Leader, you will be expected to:
• Regularly organise and lead the weekly team T&L meeting;
• Use knowledge and expertise to have input and review the Strategic Department Development Plan;
• Use leadership skills to implement and track key strategies on the Strategic Department Development Plan;
• Be responsible for progress of students in KS4 and offer appropriate interventions, as well as train and lead staff on such practices;
• Contribute to and train the department on sharing best practice;
• Support the Strategic Improvement Leader in whole department and whole school initiatives.
We believe we are at the start of a very exciting journey for both our students and our staff. If you are determined about making a difference to the lives of young people; are keen to develop effective ideas for teaching and learning and are ambitious in developing your career, then we would love you to join us.
T&L Research Development Lead role
In addition to the Second in Department role, applicants are also welcome to apply for one of the available T&L Research development lead posts, attracting an additional TLR 3 payment.
There are 5 posts available across HSLC from 2019 providing successful applicants with the opportunity to support and develop the school’s Disciplined Inquiry process, following the introduction of this model of CPD this year.
Research Development Leads will assist the AHT for Teaching and Learning with the implementation of the CPD programme, facilitating and supporting elements of research-led practice across the teaching staff.
Applicants who are interested in applying for this element of the advertised post are asked to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request the additional post details.
What we offer:
• Support and line management from an experienced Head of Department;
• A highly effective centralised behaviour system which ensures consistency and rewards good behaviour – there is minimal low level disruption in classrooms meaning you can make a real difference to our students;
• A strong staff community and positive team culture;
• One additional non-contact period per fortnight for CPD activities- CPD is research led and starts as soon as you are appointed;
• One additional non-contact period per fortnight for TLR responsibilities, as well as one meeting hour with the Head of Department per fortnight to contribute to shaping English strategy;
• Subject specific policies focused on what is right for you as a department- we do not have bureaucratic and onerous policies;
• Regular feedback from learning walks and work scrutinies helping you to continuously develop - no formal graded lesson observations;
• A very pleasant coastal location where you can stroll along the seafront after a day in the classroom – the English Department have been known to hold their weekly meetings on the beach in summer!
The successful candidate will be:
• An inspirational teacher of English who can consistently teach excellent, engaging lessons;
• A motivated and innovative practitioner with a desire to succeed and to help others do so;
• Someone who proactively does whatever it takes to achieve the outcomes that enable our students to make ambitious life choices;
• Aligned to our values and mission - if you believe in our core principles you will love being part of HSLC!
We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our school. You can also get a feel for the school and English department by ‘following’ @hornseaschool and @HSLC_English on Twitter or ‘liking’ Hornsea School & Language College on Facebook. To arrange a visit to the school please email Rachel Corkish (HR Manager) on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
How to apply
To apply for the Second in Department post please visit the school website; www.hslc.co.uk or email Rachel Corkish (HR Manager) on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application pack
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Closing Date: Application forms to be received by 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Person Specification
Job Description
Teacher of English
Required from September 2019
MPS or UPS dependent upon experience
Passionate about English and looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to be part of a team that is working together to ensure that our students grow into well rounded and confident young adults who become the very best they can be?
Do you want to work in a school where there are effective systems in place which allow you to focus on your core purpose of teaching?
HSLC is a supportive yet vibrant place to work and has been graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2005. Our A-level results place us in the top 25% nationally. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter
what their background, prior attainment or needs. We believe in our mission of actively broadening horizons and promote our core values of being useful and kind.
We are excited to have the opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational teacher to join our English department. We seek the very best practitioners who can consistently teach excellent, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will be able to enthuse and motivate our students with your love for English and creative teaching and personality.
If you are determined about making a difference to the lives of young people and are keen to develop effective ideas for teaching and learning then we would love you to join us
Closing Date: Application forms to be received by 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd April 2019