Teacher of Geography
Nunthorpe Academy, Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS7 0LA27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 December 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Geography
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience based on MPS/UPS
Teacher of Geography job summary
Nunthorpe Academy requires an energetic and inspirational Teacher of Geography with a genuine intellect and a passion for Geography to teach across the whole 11-19 age and ability range.
We are a large, experienced and established faculty offering Geography, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Sociology to GCSE and A level.
This post would suit an experienced teacher looking to further develop their career.
The post would also suit an ECT who is looking to develop their skills and careers. We can offer regular whole academy career development opportunities for candidates who are keen to widen their experience.
Job Details
Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE
Position Type: Permanent
Line Manager: Head of Department
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
What our teachers say about working at Nunthorpe Academy:
- "I love being trusted to be creative in the classroom. In my previous school I was told what to teach and how to teach it. Having the flexibility to use departmental resources to suit the students in my class and play to my strengths has rekindled my love of teaching” – Humanities teacher.
- “I appreciate the belief, support and guidance I receive from my Head of Department and the Head of School” - Teacher of English.
- “I really appreciate all the professional support and effort that goes into staff wellbeing and ensuring that the Academy is a pleasant place to work” - Head of Department.
What can we offer the successful candidate?
- A bespoke induction programme utilising FIKA training resources.
- A large and vibrant sixth form with increased opportunities at key stages 4 and 5.
- An extensive EEF driven CPD programme, much of which is self-directed and an ongoing commitment to professional development including promotion of NPQs.
- Opportunities to be involved in a range of academy initiatives including – Teaching & Learning Group, Behaviour Group, Literacy & Numeracy across the academy and Stem Club.
- Regular well-being activities available across every half-term.
- An organisation that listens to and values your opinions.
Additional benefits for NMAT teachers:
- Work laptop.
- National terms and conditions including access to teachers’ pensions.
- Access to wellbeing portal which includes free anonymised access to various services including counselling services, physiotherapy, financial services and legal support.
- Salary sacrifice opportunity for cycle to work.
- Discounts on local and national retailers.
- Discounts for local gym membership.
- Specsavers Vouchers and flu vaccinations.
Kate Kell (Nunthorpe Academy’s Head of School) is looking forward to hearing from you!
We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of eleven schools (six secondary schools and five primary schools).
Each school within our trust has its own unique values and ethos and is committed to the overarching principle of "Striving for Excellence", the mission statement of Areté Learning Trust . Our Trust seeks to create a context for all children and young people to thrive, academically, personally and socially so that they experience the real joy of learning.
This is an exciting time on the next step of the journey for the Areté Learning Trust and provides the opportunity to join a strong trust, with greater autonomy to set direction and deliver the outcomes important to all of us. The Trust is committed to inclusive high-quality education, providing outstanding education for all and trust wide sustained school improvement.
We are committed to providing an empowering and supportive learning environment for all staff where they can develop as exemplary professionals. In addition we offer a positive, supportive, friendly working environment, recognition of previous service with other schools, academies and local government, CPD, training courses and webinars, expenses and travel costs in addition to a full range of employee benefits.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Nunthorpe Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1477 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Nunthorpe Academy website (opens in new tab)
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