AddressAbout The Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of History to deliver high quality lessons across the key stages from September 2024. If you are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences, then we want to hear from you.
We require an individual who can help build upon the success of the department and teach a student-focussed curriculum that allows our pupils to achieve their best possible outcomes. A willingness and enthusiasm to teach other humanities subjects would be an advantage, as part of a flexible and dynamic faculty.
The successful candidate will become part of a progressive team, who are constantly at the heart of developments to promote excellence in the classroom. There is a very decisive shared approach, where everyone feels supported and works as a coherent and highly energised department.
At key stage 3, topics include, Year 7 Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, The Power of the Church, Medieval England, Tudor England and the Reformation. Year 8 topics are Stuart England, English Civil War and Cromwell, Victorian and Industrial Britain, The Slave Trade and Civil Rights in the US. In Year 9 topics covered Empire & the Causes of the First World War, the First World War, Inter-War Years, the Second World War and the Holocaust.
At GCSE, the department follows the Edexcel B Modules of; Medicine Through Time, Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, The American West & Weimar & Nazi Germany.
We welcome applications from high quality practitioners to join Paignton Academy. The successful candidate should have Qualified Teacher status and have an up-to-date knowledge of developments in History. The post would equally suit an Early Careers Teacher or experienced teachers looking for their next challenge.
About Us
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Ofsted July 2022
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report
What we can offer you:
- Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
- Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes.
- As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice.
- Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.
- Free parking in our secure staff car park.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme.
Next Steps
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Sara Robotham (Office Manager) via email srm@tsatrust.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Job Types: Temporary, Contract
Salary: £18,517.00-£28,309.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
