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Social Sciences Teacher (Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care)

Social Sciences Teacher (Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care)

Trinity Academy, Halifax

Halifax

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Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
23 September 2018

Job overview

Trinity Academy Halifax 

Social Sciences Teacher 

(Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care)

MPR/UPR

Maternity Cover 

Trinity Academy is the outstanding flagship school in Trinity Multi-Academy Trust and are the lead school in the Trinity Teaching School Alliance and West Yorkshire Maths Hub.

The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care. Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.   Our systems and leadership, recognised in July 2013 as ‘outstanding’ in every category by Ofsted, have continued to improve to in our dedication to achieve our vision.

In 2017, our students again achieved outstanding examination results. 71% of students achieved the governments ‘Basics’ measure in English and Maths, significantly above the national average in the new, more challenging exams.

Trinity Academy has embedded a first class behaviour system that allows teachers to focus on their pedagogy. Other systems and support, including a large pastoral support team, enable teachers to dedicate themselves to teaching and learning which will enable the right candidate to excel in their role.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Social Sciences Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave, who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.  This role would suit either a newly qualified teacher who is an excellent practitioner, or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge. The candidate will teach one or more of the subjects listed above. 

This is a fixed term contract, however there will be an opportunity for a permanent position within the exciting new 6th Form that is opening in Halifax Town Centre. 

Whether experienced or an NQT we pride ourselves on the quality of the professional development of staff and are able to offer comprehensive, regular CPD opportunities for all staff.

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining the flagship academy that sets the standards for the schools that are part of an ambitious and forward-thinking Academy Trust.

For more information on this role and to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies where you can download an application pack. 

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About Trinity Academy, Halifax

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+44 1422 244890

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Trinity Academy Halifax is the founding academy of Trinity Multi Academy Trust. It opened in 2010 and since that time has secured two Ofsted 'outstanding' judgements as well as being designated as a National Support School, a National Teaching School (leading the Trinity Institute of Education) and a Maths Hubs of Excellence (leading West Yorkshire Maths Hub).  In 2019 we were awarded the World Class Schools quality mark.

In 2012 the academy moved into a new building; the fantastic, state of the art facilities enable the academy to provide a world-class learning environment to nurture potential and prepare students for life.

Trinity Academy Halifax is consistently the highest performing school in Calderdale and its GCSE results have placed the school in the top 5% of similar schools nationally.

The academy places staff development and teaching and learning at the heart if all it does. Its innovative and unique CPD programme encourages inspirational teaching and learning and supports all teachers, whatever stage in their career, to develop their craft and progress professionally. Comprehensive pastoral systems are embedded to ensure the behaviour of students is consistently outstanding and they are happy and supported in their learning.

As an academy we have high expectations of staff, we expect staff to challenge our students and themselves. We set high standards and aim to display these in all that we do. Working for Trinity Academy Halifax is rewarding and we can offer a range of opportunities to progress. These ambitions are shared across all schools within the trust.

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