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Organisation Schools
Directorate
Secondary Schools
Service Area
Colne Valley High School
Hours
Full time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Fixed term Maternity cover
Grade
MPS/UPS
Salary
MPS/UPS
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Colne Valley High School
Start: September 2026 or ASAP
Join Our Inspiring Team at Colne Valley High School!
Colne Valley High School, part of Great Heights Academy Trust, is embarking on an exciting journey of improvement under our new Executive Principal. We are seeking a passionate, qualified Teacher of English to help us elevate learning outcomes and make a real impact on our students aged 11-16.
Why Colne Valley High School?
- Dynamic Leadership: Be part of a forward-thinking school under transformative leadership.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive, innovative team that values excellence in teaching and learning.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from outstanding career development support and continuous professional development through our expanding Multi-Academy Trust, which includes nine schools, a SCITT, Research School, and an English Hub.
About The Role
- Deliver a high-quality curriculum across English.
- Inspire and motivate students, driving academic, social, and personal growth.
- Work in a vibrant setting located on the edge of the beautiful Pennine Hills in West Yorkshire, with excellent transport links.
We’re Looking For Educators Who Are
- Passionate about teaching and learning.
- Driven, with high expectations for themselves and their students.
- Caring and patient, able to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
- Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive education.
- Ambitious and eager to develop professionally.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to inspire young minds and contribute to a culture of excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us at Colne Valley High School and help shape a brighter future for our students!
Apply now and start your journey with us by visiting our Trust site vacancy page at
To view our recent Ofsted report please click here
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: 9.00am on Wednesday 17th June 2026
Interviews: Monday 22nd June 2026
Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
GDPR Disclaimer: Please note and appreciate that whilst we review all CV’s and applications, due to the high volume that we receive on a regular basis, we can only respond to candidates that have been successful with their application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 14 working days of your application, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (May 2018) (replacing the Data Protection Act 1998) we will permanently delete information for all unsuccessful applications, and we will not keep candidate information on file for future vacancies at this stage of our process.
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Closing date
17 June 2026, 9:00 AM
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