Whetley Academy are looking to appoint a KS2 Teacher to join our academy in April 2024 or sooner if possible, on a full time, permanent basis.
Whetley Academy is a dynamic and forward thinking three form entry school where staff and children are supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. We serve a vibrant, diverse community with families from different ethnic backgrounds. Most of our children have English as an additional language or are new to English.
Whetley Academy has shown an improvement in outcomes at the end of KS2 during the last three years. Our data shows that children make accelerated progress even when they join us after EYFS. There are opportunities to work with colleagues in other Delta schools and you will have access to high quality CPD in order to further your career in teaching. We work closely with the local community and invite local community leaders to work alongside us to continue these important links.
Our Ofsted report (May 2018) shows we are good in all areas and commented positively on the excellent behaviour of our pupils and our strong leadership.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Financial, offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing, discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring, access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension, excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional, we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01274 422041 if you would like to arrange a visit.
Interview Date: 9/10 January 2024
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
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