General Teacher

The Stephen Longfellow 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students across Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.

Potential applicants should

Be either:

·        A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).

or:

·        A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).

Applicants should also have

·        A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.

·        The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you:

As 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.

·        Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·        £2k Cycle to work scheme.

 

About us

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Stephen Longfellow Academy offers both exceptional education and therapy. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and have access to a range of therapeutic services such as counselling. Therapy is delivered as both an integrated part of our timetable but also within discrete groups or on a 1:1 basis. We believe a therapeutic and nurturing approach allows our students to grow in confidence and increase their self-esteem so that they can successfully integrate into their learning environment and the wider community. 

By developing personalised learning programmes to meet the needs of vulnerable young people, we want all of our students to have the opportunities similar to those found in large mainstream schools, so that they can leave as confident young adults, ready to seize the opportunities of further education, training or work. 

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website.

How to Apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website, by email to recruitment@stephenlongfellow.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 4685999

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:                          Friday 1 May 2026, 9am

Interviews will take place: TBC

 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.  

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.