The de Ferrers Academy - Teacher of History
Role: Teacher of History
Hours: 32.5 hours, 52.143 weeks
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2025
The de Ferrers Academy
The de Ferrers Academy is part of the Affinity Learning Partnership, a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust located in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Our trust comprises of three secondary academies and four primary academies, united in our commitment to excellence in education.
Building on a decade as a Specialist Technology College, de Ferrers transitioned to Academy status in January 2011. Since then, it has evolved into a thriving, split-site, co-educational institution, serving students aged 11 to 18. In 2015, The de Ferrers Academy proudly became the founding school of the Affinity Learning Partnership.
Our vision is to provide every child and young person in our care with the opportunity to excel and reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability or background.
At The de Ferrers Academy, our values are simple yet powerful: work hard, be kind, and choose wisely. We are privileged to be part of a vibrant community where we positively impact the lives and futures of children every day.
The Candidate
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven History Teacher to join our team. If you have a love for History that’s both infectious and inspiring, paired with deep subject knowledge, we want to hear from you!
As part of our dedicated Humanities department, you will enjoy outstanding support and professional development opportunities within both our academy and the wider Trust. This is your chance to thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape a curriculum that’s both innovative and research-driven.
If you are passionate about education, committed to student success, and excited about creating meaningful opportunities for young people, this role is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Join us in shaping bright futures and inspiring the next generation. Together, we can make a difference!
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leaders listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit package which includes:
1. Cycle to Work Scheme
2. Employee Assistance Programme
3. Discounted Gym Membership
4. Eye Care Voucher Scheme
How to Apply:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Interview date: 10 April 2025
You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website www.affinitylp.co.uk or email your application to careers@affinitylp.co.uk. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept CVs.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 9:00am on the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you do not hear back after 5 working days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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