Teacher of History and Geography
Granville Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of History and Geography job summary
Granville Academy is a part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Here, at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are proud that the academy was judged to be good against all areas of the Ofsted framework in our recent inspection and we are committed to continuous improvement to ensure that we give our students the best possible outcomes, experiences and opportunities
Good behaviour provides the foundations for high quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on exceptional outcomes of all within our care. Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high quality teaching and learning. We are a passionate and a committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be
We are invested in strong pedagogy in a supportive safe learning environment where teachers can teach because systems are strong; where students feel safe to make mistakes, and teachers can select the most appropriate learning activities that enable students to learn well and succeed.
The Candidate
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated specialist to teach History and Geography at Granville Academy. You will be part of a wider Humanities team and will receive excellent support and opportunities for development within the Academy and across the Trust.
You must be confident in the delivery of both areas of the curriculum at KS3 and KS4 and have the ambition and dedication to continue to support the development of the curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching. You will be able to support the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively. You will be passionate about your specialist subject and seek to inspire students within all areas of Humanities.
One of the key strengths of the academy is the positive relationships between staff and students. We have a friendly, respectful and harmonious environment. We are truly inclusive and will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Within our school community, students and staff are known, valued, developed and supported to be successful.
We believe that every member of our community has the right to feel safe; tolerance, respect and fairness underpin the fabric of our ethos and are promoted through the traditional British values such as treating each other with respect, being courteous and polite. We have a strong commitment to helping and encouraging our students to make a positive contribution to their community. Granville is at the heart of the Woodville community, and we take every opportunity to be involved in joint events and projects and are developing strong links with community stakeholders and external parties. The successful candidate will be keen to support this and build upon the extensive opportunities that we offer as part of our programme.
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
At Granville Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day. If you share this commitment, if you are passionate about young people, their opportunities and their life chances, we are the academy for you!
O.6 / O.8 FTE will be considered for this post.
Our Vision and Values – Affinity Learning Partnership
Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
We pride ourselves on being 'a great place to work', Where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives.
Belongs:
We advocate and nurture inclusivity, connectedness and wellbeing by creating opportunities for all and forging a sense of community.
Progress:
Exceptional CPD and career pathways ensure all staff can excel in their roles.
All of our schools deliver quality teaching and learning, underpinned by our aspirational and enriching curriculum. This is enabled by skilled support and business professionals.
Thrives:
We empower staff, pupils and our wider communities to be agents of change both now and in the future. We actively seek to grow our Trust where it supports all in our community to achieve, grow and develop.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
Benefits Package
Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an ‘Employer of Choice’ and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Offering an excellent benefit package which includes:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- BHSF Healthcare Scheme
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Flu Vaccination Vouchers
Additional Information:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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 Granville Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 889 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Granville Academy website
Granville Academy joined Affinity Learning Partnership in 2017. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Here at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are already seeing results with good behaviour recognised in our recent Ofsted report.
Good behaviour provides the foundations for high-quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High-quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter, ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on the outcomes of all within our care.
Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high-quality teaching and learning. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
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