About this Role
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
About the Teacher of Humanities role
Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and motivated Teacher of Humanities? We are looking for someone just like you to join our team! We welcome applications from all specialties within the discipline.
If you are passionate for your subject and enthusing and engaging students, then this is the perfect opportunity. Join us in our mission to ensure all students achieve or even exceed their potential in a leading Academy.
What we offer
* Career Growth: Exciting promotional prospects within the school.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Teaching School & Ambition Hub.
* Supportive Environment: Be part of a cohesive and committed team of teachers who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations.
* Daily Perks: Enjoy a freshly prepared hot or cold breakfast and lunch every day.
* Benefits: Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as Bike2Work and a dedicated employee discount platform, Vivup.
* Focus on your wellbeing: Take advantage of various wellbeing initiatives, including the entitlement to a “wellbeing day.”
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated professional who wants to make a real difference in a vibrant and forward-thinking Academy. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
About Brooke Weston Academy
Brooke Weston Academy is unusual and exceptional. We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby, Northamptonshire. We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom. Our school was founded over 25 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community.
Yes, we are driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’.
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long-term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realizing this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first-class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.
To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.
How to Apply
If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application!
For further information on our academy please visit our website www.brookeweston.org. Alternatively, please email Josh Bonnar, HR Administrator on recruitment@brookeweston.org.
If you would like to arrange a visit & tour of our school before applying, please contact Josh Bonnar who will be more than happy to arrange this with you.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people, this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and Google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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