What skills and experience we're looking for
• A commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to embrace ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A contagious passion for Humanities and a desire to ignite curiosity in young minds.
• Strong subject knowledge and a knack for explaining complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
If you would like to come and experience our school first-hand, please email HR@watergrovetrust.co.ukand we can arrange for you to visit at a time suitable for you.
What the school offers its staff
At Wardle Academy, we are committed to ensuring that students are fully prepared for transitions throughout their learning; students have an entitlement to extend their learning beyond the academy day; students’ learning is underpinned by the Wardle Way in order to develop rounded, tolerant and aspirational members of the academy and the wider community.
Through the Personal Development Learning Journey, we are able to empower students with knowledge and skills that have both practical and intrinsic value which are embodied by ‘The Wardle Way Student’.
Wardle Academy is proud of its extensive enrichment opportunities that are offered to its students. School life is not just about academic achievement. We believe that by providing access to a wide range of sporting, academic and artistic extra-curricular activities, students are nurtured to success, both academically and pastorally.
Wardle Academy has a strong tradition in music. Music tuition is free with over 250 students playing instruments. Our brass bands are nationally and internationally recognized. Our Youth band are the National and European Brass Band Champions for 2019.
The school is an active member of the REAL Trust, Pioneer Trust, the Manchester Nexus SCITT and Rochdale Pioneer Partnership SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) supporting education and training in schools across Rochdale and Greater Manchester.
Further details about the role
• Work-Life Balance Matters: The Watergrove Trust champions a healthy work environment. You’ll be encouraged to take advantage of resources and support systems that promote a sustainable teaching career.
• Bespoke Training and Development: We prioritise your success with two fully-paid weeks of additional training during the summer! This tailored programme focuses on classroom leadership and responsive teaching strategies, ensuring you feel prepared and empowered for the upcoming year.
• Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Our dedicated ECT programme offers ongoing guidance and professional development to nurture your confidence and wellbeing, facilitated by a team of experienced mentors.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.