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Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Outwood Academy Hemsworth, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AB

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
24 June 2018

Job overview


Outwood Academy Hemsworth is a popular 11 to 19 Specialist Community Academy working closely in partnership with the Hemsworth pyramid of schools. This academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  Expectations are high and relationships at all levels are excellent. We are committed to the professional development of all our staff and we believe that children never achieve their full potential if their time at school is wasted. Consequently we expect our staff to bring out the best in each and every student. 

Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility, towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world. 

We are extremely proud of the transformation our academy has started and our welcoming supportive culture and climate will engage you immediately. If you share our world view and want to make a real difference to the lives of young people in Hemsworth you can join us in transforming futures.

Outwood Academy Hemsworth places students at the centre of everything it does with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.’

Required to start in September 2018 we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit a permanent Teacher of History. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject is essential, has is a passion for History. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.’ Your relentless drive will ensure our students gain the best possible outcomes.

To apply for the post please complete the online application on the Outwood Grange Academies Trust website under vacancies. CVs will not be accepted. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

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About Outwood Academy Hemsworth

+44 1977 624220

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Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: James Pape

We are an 11-18 academy, based in the cathedral city of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, near Leeds, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our relentless focus on learning ensures everyone has the right to learn.

Part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.

In 2021 we completed a new multi-million pound development, the highlight of which was a new 17 classroom teaching block which is home to music and drama rooms, art rooms, a main hall and a dining room. We are proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

As we continue to improve and progress, help to take us to the next level.

The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

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