What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL
Relevant ‘A’ Levels (or equivalent) and degree;
Qualified Teacher Status.
Experience in a relevant subject area in comprehensive schools across the full age and ability range to GCSE Level
Experience of working with students of a wide range of abilities.
Experience of leading a staff team
An understanding of current educational developments and a clear grasp of issues relating to education in general and their subject specialism(s)
The integration of ICT into all courses
An understanding of leadership and management in schools
The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies);
Statutory National Curriculum requirements at the appropriate key stage;
The monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress;
The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection;
The positive links necessary within the Academy and with all its stakeholders;
Effective teaching and learning styles.
DESIRABLE
Good honours degree (2:1 or better);
Able to teach Key Stage 5
Experience of working within an Academy, Technology College or other specialist school environment
Completion of leading from the middle or similar CPD
What the school offers its staff
Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
Access to Teachers’ Pensions
Access to discounted travel schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Comprehensive training and support
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
Eye care voucher scheme
Free flu vaccine
Access to e-learning and development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.