Teacher of Humanities- (Ref 943)
Thomas Middlecott Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire
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Job details
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
|---|---|
| Salary | Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,720 to £39,406 |
Job summary
Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for a Humanities Teacher which may be suitable for an NQT. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents at Thomas Middlecott Academy.
Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
About the role
To be an effective teacher (and tutor) who supports and challenges all students to their full potential
Start Date to be negotiated
Salary & Benefits
MPS/UPS
Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme
Personal and professional development opportunities
Who we are looking for
A good degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification
Nationally recognized teaching qualification
The skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach across Key Stages 3-5
A very good classroom teacher, demonstrating ability to innovate
Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to teaching subject/s
Able to show evidence of the use of technology in teaching and learning
Be flexible and responsive to a changing educational environment
Contribute to whole school initiatives
Committed to working co-operatively with young people; able to communicate sensitively, imaginatively and effectively with them
Able to create a team ethos across a team
Able to motivate and encourage problem solving
Able to communicate effectively with parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate
Able to seek and understand development opportunities for self and others
Committed to career progression and own professional development
Training Opportunities
As a newly qualified teacher with the Trust you can expect a structured supportive induction year which will help you transition into teaching. In addition to what we can offer at academy level we provide a Trust-wide enhanced programme which includes: kick-off meeting and dinner to network with your peers, online platforms to share best practice within the NQT community, learn from our extensive range of experts across our Trust, a range of courses on how to be an exceptional NQT, behavioural management, understanding and adapting to different learners and so much more.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.
Essential educational requirements
A good degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification
Essential qualifications
Nationally recognized teaching qualification
Essential skills and experience
The skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach across Key Stages 3-5
A very good classroom teacher, demonstrating ability to innovate
Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to teaching subject/s
Able to show evidence of the use of technology in teaching and learning
Employee benefits
MPS/UPS
Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme
Personal and professional development opportunities
More on how to applySchool overview
| School type | Academy |
| Education phase | Secondary |
| School size | 503 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | Thomas Middlecott Academy website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | recruitment@dret.co.uk |
About Thomas Middlecott Academy
Thomas Middlecott Academy is situated in Kirton, within the Borough of Boston, Lincolnshire.
Our academy is named after Sir Thomas Middlecott, who founded the first Free Grammar School in Kirton in 1624, and there has been a school serving our local community ever since.
The academy fosters sport as a huge focus but will also benefit from other opportunities as part of the David Ross Education Trust. This includes new IT systems, unrivaled enrichment opportunities and increased academic expectations.
We are very lucky to be able to benefit from an outstanding sports and fitness centre which has a multi purpose sports hall, dance studio and fitness suite.
School location
Edinburgh Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JS