The King’s School is a thriving and highly successful learning community of around 1,000 students between the ages of 11 and 16. We have a long history and are well respected in the local community and we are continually improving the excellent education we offer to our students. Based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, we are part of the Pontefract Academies Trust.

We require an innovative, enthusiastic, committed and excellent teacher to join a strong team of practitioners in our popular school. With strong traditions of excellence in academic areas, Sport and the Arts, and extensive extra-curricular opportunities for students, we emphasise traditional values in a modern context whilst concentrating on rewarding effort and achievement.

The successful applicants will need to demonstrate:

Strong teaching skills which lead to outstanding learning and progress;
A real desire to deliver a diverse, innovative and stimulating curriculum at KS3 and KS4, enhancing the results of the department and school;
Support for the ethos of the school, particularly extra and cross curricular work;
Enjoyment in working with young people of all abilities in pursuit of the highest standards – “Success for All” being our motto;

The King’s School is committed to ensuring equality and valuing diversity. The safeguarding and protection of young people is central to its values. Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS disclosure.
For further details and Application Packs please log on to the ‘Working For Us’ section of the School Website. Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@kings.wakefield.sch.uk by Tuesday 20th October at 10.00am.