Our staff are our most valued asset. As a National Teaching School ALL our staff have access to a wealth of support provided by outstanding practitioners.
The Opportunity
An outstanding Teacher of History is required for September 2023 to join an outstanding, committed and hard-working department. The department has close links to other schools in the Tudor Grange family. The History department is engaged in the latest research in terms of the implementation of the subject.
Additionally, you will benefit from:
· Joining a department renowned for its development of staff, with staff that have gone on to hold significant areas of responsibility within both the school and trust.
· 86% of students achieved grade 4+ in History and 45% of students achieved grade 7+ in 2024
· A consistently popular subject choice, with 19 A-Level students and 129 at GCSE
· Teaching in a forward-thinking department that prides itself on its collaborative approach, is engaged with CPD and utilises a knowledge-based approach to teaching and learning
The Academy
Tudor Grange Academy is an outstanding 11-18 comprehensive school situated in South Solihull with a roll of 1680. The school was inspected by Ofsted in June 2014 who judged it to be outstanding overall and for each of the four main areas the school was categorised as outstanding. Tudor Grange is committed to delivering a high quality educational experience for all its students; it is also committed to sharing its experience and expertise with other educational institutions to raise attainment for all students. To this end we are a Teaching School Hub. We have also been awarded World Class School status.
If you join us, you will benefit from:
•Teaching students who are well motivated
•Strong parental support
•An excellent induction programme
•Working in a Trust with structured professional development opportunities
•A real chance to develop in a forward thinking, highly successful academy
What We Can Offer You
We actively place staff wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. In our experience, happy teachers make a happy school. Our staff are our single biggest asset, and the success of our students depends on them. So we take care of, and invest in them, properly! A few of the things we offer are:
A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff whether they are ECT, RQT or aspiring leaders
A supportive, open and approachable leadership team
Friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other
We really value our staff and will do whatever we can to meaningfully demonstrate that.
Staff Incentives
Free tea, coffee and biscuits
On-site parking for staff
The Academy participates in the childcare voucher scheme and cycle to work scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Shortlisting: Monday 6th January 2024, 9am
Interviews: TBC
Application Process
The recruitment process is robust in seeking to establish the commitment of candidates to support the school’s measures to safeguard children and to identify, deter or reject people who might pose a risk of harm to children or are otherwise unsuited to work with them. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. All applications will be considered on their merit and the post will be offered subject to the usual health and criminal record clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Academy reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date.