2nd in Humanities

Merchants’ Academy is a 3-18 Academy sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. This is an exciting time to join us as the Academy grows and standards rise significantly. The Academy is well resourced and staff and their development is a priority.

Applications are invited from high quality candidates to join an exciting and committed team as 2nd in Humanities at Merchants’ Academy.

We are seeking an inspirational teacher who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students. In return you will join a wonderful staff and have every opportunity to further your professional development and career.

Candidates for this post should be:

• inspiring and able to motivate and challenge students to make rapid progress.
• able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• bold, optimistic and tenacious in setting and achieving high standards.

In addition, candidates should have the following leadership qualities:

• Strong leadership skills through which you are able to inspire and develop a team.
• Recent and relevant knowledge of different curriculum developments within your subject.
• An understanding of national developments within education.
• Ability to support other staff through both general CPD and teaching pedagogy.
• Drive and enthusiasm through which you can support the Raising Standards Leader (Head of Faculty) in developing Humanities.

This role is not suitable for NQT’s. For further information, please visit our website www.merchantsacademy.org.

Closing date: 5.00pm 16th May 2016

Merchants’ Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced CRB check is required for all staff within the Academy