Teacher of Geography - 000104
Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GAThis job expired on 27 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
27 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
16 March 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- View all Geographyjobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time teaching
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS £28,000 - £43,685
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a fantastic opportunity for inspiring and aspirational individuals to join a creative, supportive and successful faculty. The Geography team is part of the Humanities Faculty, a rapidly improving area delivering an exciting curriculum which students enjoy and achieve well in.
What the school offers its staff
At the Discovery Academy our purpose is to ‘achieve outstanding academic success for every child whilst developing the ASPIRE skills, values and behaviours to lead fulfilling lives. ‘Aspire’ represents the aims, values and behaviours that we strive towards (Ambitious; Skilled; Positive; Independent; Respectful; Equipped) and our curriculum is designed to support students in reaching these. Alongside a curriculum that offers breadth and ambition, strong pastoral support ensures students are kept safe and are well looked after and ensures a sense of family is felt throughout the Academy.
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 £2 million additional teaching facility, as well as the benefits a large Academy can offer, such as a comprehensive professional development and leadership opportunities.
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
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 along with other stringent
vetting and induction processes. Please
note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for
all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
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. For an application form and recruitment pack please see our website, https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/ 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.
The Alpha Academies Trust requires an application form to be completed, please note CV’s alone will not be accepted. Should you wish to apply, completed application forms should be sent to apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk quoting the job reference number detailed above.
Commitment to safeguarding
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About Discovery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1330 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Discovery Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01782882100
Arranging a visit to Discovery Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.
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