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Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Rushden Academy

Northamptonshire

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
14 June 2021

Job overview

Our intake numbers are increasing so we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and talented teacher of History to join ‘Team Rushden.’  We require someone who can work with us to build on our success.  Someone who can both challenge and support our students and work as a team member in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Staff really enjoy working at Rushden Academy and our high staff retention figures demonstrate this fully.

Rushden Academy is part of a highly successful trust called Tove Learning Trust (TLT). We are very well supported by TLT, we have excellent networks across the trust for collaboration purposes and staff can access a range of training programmes both within school and across the trust. 

We are on the cusp of something great at Rushden Academy, our results are rapidly improving and our intake is increasing. Visitors are always impressed when they visit our school with the strong Team Rushden values permeating across all aspects of school life. We have built a culture where together, students and staff are united in transforming our school. We are proud of our achievements, and produce a weekly bulletin keeping parents/carers informed of what is happening in Team Rushden. For further information please see our website, Facebook page and Twitter feed. 

www.rushden-academy.net  

https://www.facebook.com/Rushden-Academy-992077747641804/  

https://twitter.com/rushden_academy  

There is a strong drive to excel in lessons and to behave respectfully towards each other and our community. We are proud of the curriculum that we have on offer, not only does it deliver the content pupils need to excel in today’s society it also develops their imaginations. 

We share our sixth form, this provision is called The East Northamptonshire College (TENC), we are fortunate to have a special relationship with our two local secondary schools, sharing our expertise not only at KS5 but also at KS4 with cross moderation and quality assurance systems. 

We really hope that you like the sound of our school and all we have to offer.  You are welcome to come and visit and see what Team Rushden has to offer.  We would very much welcome your letter of application.

Deadline for applications: by noon on Monday 14 June 2021

Interview Date: to be advised

Rushden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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About Rushden Academy

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ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Our aim at Rushden Academy is for every single student to leave us at the end of their school career ‘Ready to be their best’. We place great emphasis on the individual and believe that every child who enters the Academy should be given opportunities and encouragement in the many different aspects of School life whether that be Academic, Sporting, Artistic, Leadership or Technology. We expect many of our students will complete their journey towards higher education or employment in our thriving Sixth Form which offers a wide variety of courses as well as the opportunity to work alongside teachers and students from other local schools.

We are committed to ensuring our students can thrive in a safe and well organised environment, both during lessons and unstructured time. We expect our students to be well presented at all times and place great emphasis on teaching them to take pride in both their written and oral communication. We are a community school and expect our community to be able to be proud of us.

OUR ACADEMY & VALUES

Our Values set out the key principles whereby Team Rushden will Achieve, Explore and Succeed.

Smart

  • Making smart decisions
  • Wearing our uniform with pride
  • Keeping the school environment smart
  • Smart work, smart presentation and being fully prepared for learning

Respectful

  • Diversity and difference
  • Respecting each others' opinions
  • Treating others how we want to be treated
  • Good manners as they cost nothing

Hard Working and Resilient

  • The opportunities given to us
  • Independence and working out problems ourselves
  • Challenge to enable change
  • Never giving up

Team Players

  • Others and what they can offer
  • Working together and encouraging everyone's contribution in order to achieve our aims
  • Co-operation and collaboration
  • Supporting and encouraging each other to do well

These values are student led and support our further core principles of:

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Working hard to achieve excellence
  • Respecting others
  • Having fun and a good quality of life
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Humility, compassion and concern for others
  • Tolerance and forgiveness
  • Confidence to lead
  • Kindness
  • Courage to stand up for what we believe

These are the guiding principles of everything we do. They underpin our ambition for excellence and provide the touchstones for our everyday discussions, our focus on teaching and learning, and our collective approach to leadership and growth.

Team Rushden

Team Rushden means:

  • Outstanding Leadership
  • Excellent Teaching
  • Exemplary Behaviour
  • Focussed Support
  • Great Learning

Team Rushden demands:

  • Smart
  • Respectful
  • Hard-working and resilient
  • Team players

Rushden Academy is a truly special place to work. Recognised as a ‘Good’ school in all five areas by Ofsted, Team Rushden comprises of a supportive, dedicated and committed body of staff, as well as an incredible group of students who are extremely grateful for the education they receive.  We are proud of the community we serve and the sky is the limit for the students within our care.

Our latest Ofsted report recognised the strength of our team stating “All members of this school community are a part of what is commonly known as ‘Team Rushden’. This team encompasses a caring ethos, shared values and high expectations, which exude throughout the school. Pupils feel safe and happy in this environment.”

Please come and judge for yourself by visiting the Academy in action, myself or a senior leader would be happy to answer any questions and walk you through our school so that you can witness first-hand what we are doing to transform our school.

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