Teacher of Humanities (ECT)

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  10 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Geography, History, Humanities, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: This posts hours are in line with statutory teachers pay and conditions.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS 1

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to embrace ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A contagious passion for Humanities and a desire to ignite curiosity in young minds.
• Strong subject knowledge and a knack for explaining complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

If you would like to come and experience our school first-hand, please email HR@watergrovetrust.co.ukand we can arrange for you to visit at a time suitable for you.

What the school offers its staff

At Wardle Academy, we are committed to ensuring that students are fully prepared for transitions throughout their learning; students have an entitlement to extend their learning beyond the academy day; students’ learning is underpinned by the Wardle Way in order to develop rounded, tolerant and aspirational members of the academy and the wider community.

Through the Personal Development Learning Journey, we are able to empower students with knowledge and skills that have both practical and intrinsic value which are embodied by ‘The Wardle Way Student’.

Wardle Academy is proud of its extensive enrichment opportunities that are offered to its students. School life is not just about academic achievement. We believe that by providing access to a wide range of sporting, academic and artistic extra-curricular activities, students are nurtured to success, both academically and pastorally.

Wardle Academy has a strong tradition in music. Music tuition is free with over 250 students playing instruments. Our brass bands are nationally and internationally recognized. Our Youth band are the National and European Brass Band Champions for 2019.

The school is an active member of the REAL Trust, Pioneer Trust, the Manchester Nexus SCITT and Rochdale Pioneer Partnership SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) supporting education and training in schools across Rochdale and Greater Manchester.

Further details about the role

• Work-Life Balance Matters: The Watergrove Trust champions a healthy work environment. You’ll be encouraged to take advantage of resources and support systems that promote a sustainable teaching career.
• Bespoke Training and Development: We prioritise your success with two fully-paid weeks of additional training during the summer! This tailored programme focuses on classroom leadership and responsive teaching strategies, ensuring you feel prepared and empowered for the upcoming year.
• Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Our dedicated ECT programme offers ongoing guidance and professional development to nurture your confidence and wellbeing, facilitated by a team of experienced mentors.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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ECT-Teacher-of-Humanities-Geography-Wardle-Academy-JD-PS.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wardle Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wardle Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@watergrovetrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 436351
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy (opens in new tab)

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

Arranging a visit to Wardle Academy

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

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