GENERAL TEACHER

Required for September 2026The Ruth Gorse Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of General Teacher. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy with the successful candidate being responsible for teaching and inspiring students to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects including PE & Art. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and experienced teachers.EitherThe ideal applicant will have:A successful placement(s), teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).Or a successful record of teaching with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS.A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium.The ability to put vision into practice.What We Offer YouAs a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.£2k Cycle to work scheme.About UsWorking as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Ruth Gorse Academy ensures that students receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. Together these non-negotiable values instil in young people a self-belief that enables students to access the highest standard of higher education provision and employment. We believe that poverty and deprivation should, in no way, limit either the quality of a young person’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which those students are able to rise. In October 2023, the exceptional nature of our work at The Ruth Gorse Academy was again recognised by Ofsted and demonstrated within our GCSE results. We continue to be heavily oversubscribed year on year, as we deliver high quality education for each and every student.If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at The Ruth Gorse Academy.How To ApplyIf you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 0113 253 1600.If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.