Teacher of History - Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom - The de Ferrers Trust

Description

The de Ferrers Academy - Teacher of History

Role:

Teacher of History

Hours:

32.5 hours

Contract Type:

Permanent

Start Date:

1 September 2024

Suitable for an ECT?

Yes

The de Ferrers Academy

The de Ferrers Academy is a part of The de Ferrers Trust. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.

Following on from 10 years as a specialist Technology College, de Ferrers became an Academy in January 2011. It has grown into a large, split-site, co-educational institution catering for the full range of students from ages

Excellent funding has allowed the Academy to enhance resources and equipment and widely promote the use of new technologies. There are digital projectors and flat screen TVs in all curriculum areas with over 500 computers and laptops across all sites.

Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.

At The de Ferrers Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children's lives and future every day.

The Candidate

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Historyteacherwith an infectious passion for the subject, to join us at The de Ferrers Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for you to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for our students.

You must be confident in the delivery of Historyand have the ambition and dedication to continue to develop the curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching.

You will be able to support in the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively. You will be passionate about your specialist subject and seek to positively impact your field and the Academy.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Benefits Package

The de Ferrers Trust strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leader's listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit packagae which includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Eye care Voucher Scheme

Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on

How to Apply:

You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website andemail your application to must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.

Please note: Applications received should be before 9:00am of the day of close. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applicationsor we appoint a suitable candidate.

Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application.

If you do not hear back after 5 working days from submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact and ask to speak to the Sarah Wain, HR Officer.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.