An exciting opportunity has arisen at The St Leonards Academy as we are looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
We are looking for an exceptional Teacher who:
* Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
* Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
* Is a specialist in their subject
* Committed to the progress of ALL students
* Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
* Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently
Is this you? If so, we would really like to hear from you.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers.
The St Leonards Academy
At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.
The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.
With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.
Employee Benefits
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
* Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
* Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 28.68%.
* Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing.
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
* Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
* Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service.
* Multi Academy Trust: Be part of a network of 14 Academies, offering a support system and opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.
At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged.
Our Commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Key Dates
Closing date: 23 February 2025
Interview date: By arrangement
Proposed start date: April or September 2025
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
Find out more
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack.
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