25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    23 June 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 May 2023

Job details

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

AAT Main or Upper Pay Scale depending on skills and experience

Additional allowances

TLR2.1 of £3,017 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Second in Department who:

  • has a passion for their subject and the ability to make their subject come alive with inspirational and interactive lessons which challenge and support all pupils to secure the best outcomes.
  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
  • demonstrates ambitious standards and has high expectations for all pupils ensuring that there is a robust curriculum and assessment framework underpinned by a strong extra-curricular provision.
  • has a record of raising standards across key stages 3 and 4.
  • Has excellent organization skills
  • can drive forward strategic priorities and translate these into practical actions.
  • demonstrates professionalism consistent with the Trust’s values: aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and responsible underpinned with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer?

  • An opportunity to live and work in the beautiful county of Dorset with excellent links to travel across and enjoy the beaches and countryside of the West Country.
  • A thriving school community with extensive facilities.
  • A creative and innovative culture keen to explore new ways of working to meet fresh challenges and exploit opportunities.
  • A Trust wide strategy to support mental health and well-being with a ‘champion in every academy.
  • The benefits of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust including opportunities to work with leaders in other Ambitions academies.
  • Excellent personal career development – our culture is to promote from within the Trust as much as possible.
  • Access to a Microsoft training package to enhance software expertise to support the outcomes of the academy and trust
  • A bespoke online safeguarding package.

Applying for the job

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About St Aldhelm's Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
791 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

A mixed comprehensive school with approximately 700 pupils on roll, in years 7 to 11. Part of Ambitions Academies Trust and located in the beautiful county of Dorset.

Arranging a visit to St Aldhelm's Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Charlene.Crack@staldhelms-academy.co.uk.

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