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  • Start date details

    Easter 2024

  • Closing date

    20 February 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 February 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Actual Salary (£47,417 - £52,330)

Pay scale

LP1 to LP5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: Easter 2024 | Lead Practitioner (Subject Specialist) | LP1 to LP5, Actual Salary (£47,417 - £52,330)


In our ambition to deliver first class education in our popular oversubscribed academy we have growing leadership opportunities for staff looking to develop their love for teaching in a strategic role across the subject. We have opportunities in the following subjects:

• English

• Maths

• Science

• Music

• Geography

We also invite Primary colleagues to support our exciting pilot where primary teachers can work across Y6/Y7

Some subjects will attract additional payments for relocation. Please specify on your application your specialism.


What the school offers its staff

The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged ‘Good’ following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019. Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility. The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, three Primary Schools and a Central team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.


Further details about the role

If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk


Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.



Closing Date for this Post: Tuesday 20th February 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Friday 23rd February 2024


Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

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About Discovery Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1446 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01782 882100

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success”.  As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships and support for all students.  We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.

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