Teacher of Psychology and Sociology
Lightcliffe Academy
Halifax
- Expired
- Salary:
- UPS/MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Psychology and Sociology
with the opportunity for Subject Leader of Psychology and Sociology for the right candidate
UPS/MPS
Plus access to an individually tailored CPD package
Required for January 2019
This is an exciting time for Lightcliffe Academy as it continues its journey as a member of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust. Currently RI we have set ourselves ambitious targets: to be rated as “good” as soon as possible, reaching and sustaining “outstanding” thereafter.
We are implementing new curriculum models that have come into place September 2015. This includes commencing a three year KS4 curriculum and realigning options to allow our students to achieve the best they can within the new progress measures.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner, to join our hardworking and dedicated Department. You will be a teacher with a passion for Psychology and Sociology and capable of delivering outstanding and inspirational lessons to our students.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our academy where new initiatives are welcomed and encouraged.
As our new Teacher of Psychology and Sociology we will nurture, challenge and support you throughout your career here at Lightcliffe Academy. The post offers an opportunity to join a department where creativity, innovation and the ability to work effectively in a team is valued.
You will be:
- A routinely good/outstanding teacher with the ability to teach all aspects of Psychology and Sociology at KS4 and KS5.
- A colleague looking to develop your career within a supportive team
- Able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
- Inspirational to colleagues and students – sharing best practice
We can offer:
- An Academy and a department that will allow you to be inspirational, creative and play an active part on our journey.
- Tailored CPD with a commitment to support your career ambitions.
- A department which welcomes new ideas with energy and enthusiasm.
This is a genuinely exciting time to join our Academy and to play a part in the development of our Multi-Academy Trust. If you are looking to join an Academy with happy, positive and polite students and staff then we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Janette Sharp-Tetley, PA to the Principal on 01422 201028.
To obtain an application pack please visit: http://www.abbeymat.co.uk/vacancies.html or email Janette Sharp-Tetley at admin@lightcliffeacademy.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 Noon Tuesday 23rd October 2018, interviews will be held on Thursday 25th October 2018.
An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.
Attached documents
About Lightcliffe Academy
- Lightcliffe Academy
- Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax
- West Yorkshire
- HX3 8TL
- United Kingdom
Lightcliffe Academy is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. It is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust, which was established in 2014, and is led by its vision 'to work in partnership, to educate, nurture and empower’.
Jo Hackett - Head of School - Lightcliffe Academy
Values and vision
At Lightcliffe Academy, it is our fundamental belief that all children have an entitlement to high-quality education. We are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning, pastoral care and additional opportunities for our students to enable them to flourish academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally in a supportive and caring environment. We believe in academic excellence and the power of great teaching. Our teaching staff engage with the academy coaching programme which provides them with regular feedback, praise and action steps. We invest in this because we know that excellent teaching can transform lives and unlock great potential. We are passionate about further developing our capacity through the appointment of new members of staff who share our vision and drive for excellence.
Joining us at this exciting time presents a career defining opportunity. Our improvement journey to “Good”is well underway, and being part of this will be an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone at Lightcliffe. All staff will benefit from opportunities to work closely with other partners in the Abbey Multi Academy Trust and, most importantly, our students will flourish.
If you are seeking a distinctive role within an inclusive and ambitious academy,please come and visit us and see what Lightcliffe Academy and Abbey MAT have to offer.
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