Working at Hornsea School & Language College
Hornsea School & Language College is a very successful rural comprehensive school, with over 1100 students and approximately 190 staff. The school is recognised as being Good by Ofsted and has enjoyed national recognition for academic progress. The School has an innovative and committed leadership team who manage the school in a way that engages the enthusiasm and support of the staff, parents/carers and students. The School’s success has therefore come as a result of the dedication and passion from all of these stakeholders.
Staff feel their views and opinions are both listened to and valued and are proud to be a member of staff at HSLC (Staff Survey 2021). This enthusiasm and commitment to the students and School enables everyone to benefit from a respectful and mutually supportive relationship between both the teaching and support staff.
Applying for a Vacancy
Further information about each vacancy and an application form can be accessed to the right of this page. Each vacancy has an applicant book attached to provide information on the post. If you have any special requirements regarding access to the vacancy information please contact Rachel Corkish on the above details.
To apply for one of our vacancies please download the appropriate application form by clicking on the relevant link to the right of this page. Once completed, please return your application form by post to Rachel Corkish, Hornsea School and Language College, Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW or by email to
Hornsea School & Language College pursues equality of opportunity in employment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. For further details on this please read our Child Protection Policy. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Most posts are subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check prior to starting work at our School. For more information please read our Criminal Record Check Policy (including the Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders).
In line with KCSiE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process HSLC will consider carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence on any shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. For further details on this, please click here.
Please note, the school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not short listed so if you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume you have been unsuccessful.
Current Vacancies
Teaching Assistant - Level 1 | Grade 3B (£19,584 actual salary) We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team of Teaching Assistants within our Learning Enhancement Department. The successful candidate will provide support for pupils with various special educational needs, some complex, including learning, medical and/or behavioural difficulties. At HSLC, we are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs and our ethos is very simple: be useful, be kind and insist that the students become the very best that they can be. Candidates therefore must be able to work independently, possess good communication skills and be a positive role model for our students. If you believe in our vision and are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young people then we are keen to hear from you. To apply, please download an application form and email your completed application form to Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 1st December 2025 | Applicant Pack |
Teaching Assistant (1:1 with named child) - Aldbrough Primary School | Grade 3b (£26,403 FTE / £19,584 actual) Come and join Aldbrough school; the village school that makes a real difference through community, care and excellence We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team to work one to one with a child in EYFS. The role involves supporting the child in their learning, helping them overcome barriers, and actively encouraging them to become the best versions of themselves. Applicants must be able to work using their own initiative, possess good communication skills and have experience of working with children with various special educational needs, including learning, medical and behavioural difficulties. At Aldbrough, we pride ourselves in being an inclusive setting who work closely as a team to ensure the best outcomes for all of our children. If you believe in our vision and are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children then we are keen to hear from you. To apply, please download an application form and email it to Closing Date: 3.00pm, Monday 1st December 2025 | Applicant Pack |