Applying for Jobs

YSJ graduates are offered lifelong careers guidance from the LaunchPad Careers team, including a range of support to help them to make the most of their unique skills and experiences. 

The Careers team are able assist in many ways, including: 

• Working out what ‘success’ means to you and what your next steps could be to achieve this. 
• Effectively marketing yourself in CVs, job applications and interviews, including for further study. 
• Individualised coaching and guidance during your search for employment and throughout your career.
• Access to LaunchPad Online to book Careers Guidance appointments, discover upcoming webinars and events, and search for work experience or job opportunities.

You can find more information at: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/careers-and-placements/

Hints & Tips

TES: An NQT Guide to Landing your First Job

NEU: Finding Your First Teaching Job

Careers session focusing on applying for teaching jobs 06.10.22

Below is a link to the recording of the applying for teaching jobs session led by YSJ Careers Advisor, Richard Jones. You may also find the resources below useful when applying for jobs.

Application Support for ECTs-20221006_173726-Meeting Recording.mp4

LaunchPad – Top Tips for CV Writing

LaunchPad – Writing Cover Letters & Supporting Statements

LaunchPad – Recruitment Success

Prospects – CVs & Cover Letters

Prospects – Interview Tips

Keeping us updated

Please keep us updated with your employment details.  Once you have secured your first teaching post, please complete the ‘next steps’ form below.  Once we have these details, we will ensure that your ECT pack containing your CEDP, final reference and introductory letter are sent to your employing school.  These documents help to ensure a smooth transition into your teaching career.

Current Jobs

The jobs listed below are from Supply/ Teaching Pool agencies. Please also check our LaunchPad pages for individual teaching posts.