Teacher of History
Thistley Hough Academy
Stoke on Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Easter 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
Teacher of History
Full Time
(1 year-fixed contract in the first instance)
Required from Easter 2018
Salary competitive for the right candidate
As Stoke-on-Trent’s most rapidly improving school we are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. We are seeking a highly committed educationalist who believes passionately in making a difference to the life of every student; in return you will be rewarded with a highly competitive career package.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join the team of this vibrant, diligent and supportive department. The successful candidate will be committed to developing learning strategies which challenge and interest all of our students and will have the drive and determination to move us closer to our ultimate goal of becoming an ‘outstanding’ school.
Applications are encouraged from ambitious teachers who share our vision. We actively recruit only the highest calibre staff. The position is currently advertised as 1-year fixed term post, with a view to permanent position following successful completion of the contract.
For an informal discussion with the Assistant Principal, Mr Ian Brailsford, or a tour of the building please contact the academy on 01782 883500.
Letters of application should be written to the Person Specification and should outline the skills and experiences that you could bring to make a difference at our academy. They should be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper and written in Arial font size 12. A standard Application Form must also be completed which can accessed on the school website: www.thistleyhough.org.uk and returned via email to julie.evans@thistleyhough.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 2nd February 2018
Interviews: w/c 5th February 2018
‘Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.’
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About Thistley Hough Academy
- Thistley Hough Academy
- Newcastle Lane, Penkhull
- Stoke-on-Trent
- ST4 5JJ
- United Kingdom
Thistley Hough Academy is a thriving secondary school rooted at the heart of its community, where ambition, care and opportunity go hand in hand. Led by Principal Michelle Lawrence, the Academy is driven by a clear and unwavering vision: every child will receive an educational experience that enables them to succeed, flourish and be known as an individual.
At Thistley Hough Academy, students are truly at the centre of everything we do. Our strong pastoral systems and dedicated staff team ensure that every child is known, valued and supported. Success is recognised in all its forms - academic, social and emotional - with meaningful relationships between school, students and families forming the foundation for growth and achievement.
Excellent teaching sits at the heart of the Academy. Subject-specialist teachers deliver a rigorous, reflective curriculum, carefully designed to provide students with the powerful knowledge and skills they need to thrive and achieve their potential. High expectations, expert practice and a commitment to continuous improvement underpin classroom excellence.
Beyond the classroom, Thistley Hough Academy offers a rich and inspiring personal development programme. Through an extensive co-curricular offer, drop-down days, trips and visits, leadership opportunities, and meaningful careers and workplace experiences, students develop confidence, character and aspiration. These experiences are explicitly aligned to our three core Academy virtues: Respect, Resilience and Responsibility.
As part of Creative Education Trust, Thistley Hough Academy benefits from the support of a growing national network of 17 schools educating over 13,500 children across England. The Trust shares our belief in equity, ambition and opportunity for all, providing strategic guidance and collaboration to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.
Together, we are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Thistley Hough Academy is a place where students feel safe, inspired and empowered to succeed - today and in the future.
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