Salary:
MPS1 - UPS3
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2025 / As soon as possible
Apply by:
3 February 2025
Job overview
About this Role
Nunthorpe Academy requires an energetic and inspirational Teacher of Geography with a genuine intellect and a passion for Geography to teach across the whole 11-19 age and ability range.
We are a large, experienced and established faculty offering Geography, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Sociology to GCSE and A level.
This post would suit an experienced teacher looking to further develop their career or an ECT who is looking to develop their skills and careers.
We can offer regular whole academy career development opportunities for candidates who are keen to widen their experience.
Required from: Easter 2024 / As soon as possible
Salary: MPS / UPS
What our teachers say about working at Nunthorpe Academy:
* "I love being trusted to be creative in the classroom. In my previous school I was told what to teach and how to teach it. Having the flexibility to use departmental resources to suit the students in my class and play to my strengths has rekindled my love of teaching” – Humanities teacher.
* "I appreciate the belief, support and guidance I receive from my Head of Department and the Head of School” - Teacher of English.
* "I really appreciate all the professional support and effort that goes into staff wellbeing and ensuring that the Academy is a pleasant place to work” - Head of Department.
What can we offer the successful candidate?
* A bespoke induction programme utilising FIKA training resources.
* A large and vibrant sixth form with increased opportunities at key stages 4 and 5.
* An extensive EEF driven CPD programme, much of which is self-directed and an ongoing commitment to professional development including promotion of NPQs.
* Opportunities to be involved in a range of academy initiatives including – Teaching & Learning Group, Behaviour Group, Literacy & Numeracy across the academy and Stem Club.
* Regular wellbeing activities available across every half-term.
* An organisation that listens to and values your opinions.
Additional benefits for teachers:
* Work laptop.
* National terms and conditions including access to teachers’ pensions.
* Access to wellbeing portal which includes free anonymised access to various services including counselling services, physiotherapy, financial services and legal support.
* Salary sacrifice opportunity for cycle to work.
* Discounts on local and national retailers.
* Discounts for local gym membership.
* Specsavers Vouchers and flu vaccinations.
The closing date for applications is 03 February 2025 at 9am.
An application pack is available to download from our website: www.tes.co.uk
Kate Kell (Nunthorpe Academy’s Head of School) is looking forward to hearing from you!
Areté Learning Trust currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire from ages 2-18. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.
At Areté Learning Trust we work together and collaborate to ensure that all of our learners and our staff team have the chance to reach their potential.
Our Trust is committed to promoting:
* Health, happiness and wellbeing
* A safe, disciplined and supportive environment
* A love of learning through a passionate and committed approach
* High standards and expectations
* Integrity, kindness and good manners
* Respect for individuality and difference
* Collaborative working to secure excellence
To realise our aspiration for every child to be the best they can be, we need to ensure that as a Trust we are ‘Striving for Excellence’.
Why work for us?
We want everyone who works within ALT to feel valued and see how their work fits into the bigger picture.
We seek employees who are prepared to take personal responsibility and constantly challenge the norm to improve performance.
In return, we are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff.
Areté Learning Trust is committed to being the ‘Employer of Choice’.
Essentially this means that we want our schools and our central team to be great places to work. We want our staff development opportunities to be first class and we want to enable staff who are ambitious to grow their careers with us. To give our learners the best education and opportunities we are committed to recruiting and retaining the very best people in all areas of our organisation.
Regardless of role, we seek staff who:
* Have high expectations of themselves and the people they work with.
* Are committed to our Trust values.
* Show initiative and are responsive to change.
* Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
* Are creative in their approach to problem solving.
* Are able to influence effectively, whatever their role.
* Are team players.
About Nunthorpe Multi-Academy Trust Limited
* Nunthorpe Multi-Academy Trust Limited
* Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough
* Teesside
* TS7 0LA
* United Kingdom
+44 1642 310561
Nunthorpe Academy, part of Areté Learning Trust (ALT), is a high performing 11-19 Academy that prides itself on the support and guidance given to every one of our students.
At the core of our ethos are the valued positive relationships between staff and students and we are proud of our friendly and purposeful atmosphere. Acknowledging and rewarding excellent behaviour, hard work, personal responsibility and participation are all integral to our high levels of achievement.
Head of School
Kate Kell
Values and vision
The simple message of READY, RESPECTFUL, SAFE is promoted at every opportunity and used throughout all aspects of life within the academy.
Our aim is to ensure everyone is READY to be successful. Being prepared is an essential part of this journey and students will understand how following clear routines and being prepared for learning prepares them for their experiences in the wider world and employment.
Our aim is to ensure everyone understands how to be RESPECTFUL and to help change behaviours which are not. Nunthorpe Academy is an inclusive 11-19 academy which is proud of every unique individual and encourages all students to celebrate and embrace difference.
And above all our aim is to keep everyone SAFE and prepare them for LIFE in the outside world. A key aim to ensure this is the culture of our academy is for everyone to remember to be kind.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.
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