Scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance
Job Summary: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring Teacher of History who can create a nurturing learning environment.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring Teacher of History who can create a nurturing learning environment within which everyone can reach their full potential. Join the department at Leigh Stationers’ Academy and you will be part of a vibrant, experienced and supportive team. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join an academy which is committed to providing high quality professional development opportunities and support the team on its journey to outstanding.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers as we can offer fantastic professional development at every stage of a teacher’s career.
We’d like to hear from candidates who are:
* Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential;
* Energetic and have a can-do attitude;
* Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the academy;
* Confident in delivering lessons with strong knowledge of the History curriculum;
* Engaged in evidence-informed pedagogy and relentlessly focused on improving their own practice;
* Passionate about their own personal leadership and subject knowledge.
This permanent position is offered on a full time basis, offering MPS/UPS + Inner London Allowance commensurate with experience.
Working with us at Leigh Stationers’ Academy
Leigh Stationers’ Academy is an academy which possesses all the essential ingredients to become a truly exceptional school.
In line with the ethos of all Leigh Academies Trust schools, our commitment to ‘human-scale’ education through a schools-within-schools model ensures every student is recognised and valued. At the heart of Leigh Stationers’ Academy is robust pastoral care, which prioritises strong partnerships with parents and carers.
‘Pupils appreciate the close working relationships that they build with staff through belonging to one of the four small schools’ – OFSTED January 2023
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, the IB philosophy is at the heart of our curriculum. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7-9, a programme designed to nurture happy, curious, well-rounded, independent, globally aware, and resilient students. Moreover, our students enjoy an extensive range of clubs and activities. We are one of the largest Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award providers in the South, with hundreds of students achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels every year. Additionally, as one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF), we offer a unique experience to every pupil.
‘A rich range of visits and activities are made available to pupils’. – OFSTED January 2023
Our dedicated and skilled team of professionals is key to transforming lives and securing the best outcomes for every student. We provide a wealth of professional development opportunities demonstrating our investment in our staff’s professional growth.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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