Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    9 June 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 April 2023

Job details

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover - Maternity Cover (Sept 23 – Apr 24)

Pay scale

AAT Main or Upper depending on skills and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a truly comprehensive school located in the heart of our community. There are high levels of respect, support and kindness across our staff team and senior leadership.

Teachers at St Aldhelm’s Academy are expected to be excellent classroom practitioners with strong subject knowledge and a high level of emotional intelligence. He/she will have strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with pupils, parents and staff whilst also being able to:

  • Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the Trust’s values: aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and responsible
  • Contribute to extra-curricular provision offered by the department.
  • Develop the use of technology to enhance the learning opportunities for pupils.

Our mantra, ‘High Expectations lead to High Achievers’ applies to everyone who is involved in the academy, whatever their role and we place a strong emphasis on staff well-being.

This role will provide excellent preparation for Curriculum or Pastoral leadership within the next few years.

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.
  • The benefits of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust, including opportunities to work with teachers in other Ambitions academies.
  • A Trust wide strategy to support mental health and well-being with a ‘champion in every academy.
  • Excellent personal career development - our culture is to promote from within the Trust as much as possible.
  • Tailored support and flexibility, allowing you to do what’s best for your children.
  • 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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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About St Aldhelm's Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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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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