Teacher of Religious Education (with Sociology)
The City Academy, Hackney
Hackney
- £36,745 - £56,959 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to U3 Main Teaching Pay Scale - Inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2024
Job overview
Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Start date: September 2024
Salary: M1 to U3 on the Teachers Main Pay Scale (Inner London)
Are you enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your subject?
Are you ambitious, innovative and optimistic?
Are you committed to supporting young people to make positive choices?
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our successful and supportive school.
Our thriving Social Sciences faculty is looking for an inspirational Teacher of Religious Education to join our team, teaching Religious Education across three key stages, with the potential to also teach Sociology. We welcome applications from experienced as well as early career teachers. Our newly established social sciences faculty encompasses four subjects, RE/Sociology, Business Studies, ICT/Computing and Economics. Lead by an experienced head of faculty, the team works cohesively to offer a high standard of teaching and learning across all key stages.
The successful candidate will have the ability to teach in an engaging and inclusive manner, be passionate about their subject and dedicated to improving their practice. They will also be a committed team player whose values align with ours:
· Leading by example
· Dedication to learning and achievement
· A commitment to communities
· Working together
· Respect for individuals
· Demonstrating honesty, openness and fairness .
About us
At the City Academy, Hackney, we know that our staff are our most valuable resource. We want you to flourish in your professional life and that’s why we put lots of time and energy into our positive culture, our high quality training and our innovative approach to well-being. It’s no coincidence that a high proportion of our teaching staff have worked here for more than 3 years.
In return we offer:
· A rewarding role in an outstanding academy with clear systems, excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
· Enthusiastic and engaged students and a culture of high aspirations.
· A dedicated faculty working collaboratively towards a shared vision.
· Excellent facilities and comprehensive staff benefits including: interest free season ticket; free access to gym facilities & flexible working opportunities.
About COLAT
The City Academy, Hackney, is part of the City of London Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with schools in North, East and South London. COLAT Is driven by an ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial ethos. We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all of our teaching staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.
If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, an application pack is available on our website https://www.thecityacademyhackney.org/. Should you require any other details please contact hr@thecityacademy.org.
How to apply
If this role is of interest to you and you can contribute to our future success, please download the information pack and application form below. Should you require any other details or an informal discussion, please call 0208 525 5440 or email hr@thecityacademy.org.
For more information visit: http://www.thecityacademyhackney.org
CLOSING DATE: Friday 10 May 2024, 9am
Interviews are planned to to take place in the week commencing 13 May, however, the school will review applications as they are submitted and may interview and appoint to the post ahead of the closing date.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
Attached documents
About The City Academy, Hackney
I am delighted to invite you to consider one of the posts we have on offer at The City Academy, Hackney. I am confident that you will be impressed with the academic standards, behaviour and ethos we have established. We have created a high-quality Academy with the highest levels of achievement and self-discipline, and a broad, dynamic curriculum designed to help students achieve the highest personal and academic standards. We believe excellence is achieved through three key ingredients: clear structures, high expectations and strong relationships. Our outstanding curriculum is built around 'The City Experience' which places equal value on academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal development.
We pride ourselves on being a school which offers young people a warm and supportive environment, enabling them to meet our very high expectations. Our inspirational staff are skilled and committed and we are generously supported by The City of London Academies Trust. As a result of this, our students make exceptional progress.
We expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to the Academy's rules. There are clear boundaries about the responsibilities of students both in terms of their conduct, and their self-respect and respect for others. In return, The Academy provides them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop all the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are looking for staff who are committed to working with students of all abilities, who constantly seek to learn and improve and who are ambitious for themselves as well as for their students. We expect hard work, skill and dedication, and in return will provide a supportive, flexible working environment, first class training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
There is a far reaching commitment to ensuring that all of our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by Senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.
The City Academy is a very special place to work. If you think you want to join us in creating an exceptional Academy which transforms the opportunities for the community we serve then I would love to hear from you.
Anna Sarchet
Principal, The City Academy Hackney
The City Academy, Hackney is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this post. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
For further information about safer recruitment and pre-appointment checks, please refer to the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance provided by the Department for Education.
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