Alternative Provision Teacher
The Pingle Academy
Derbyshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2019
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join ‘the most improved school in Derbyshire’. We are an over-subscribed, aspirational, rapidly improving academy which, following last year’s examination results was in the top 25% of schools, nationally, for attainment and had the top achieving Sixth Form in Derbyshire. The Pingle Academy, part of The de Ferrers Trust, lies at the heart of the National Forest area and provides for students in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
As the academy of choice for our local area, we offer a position with high aspirations and expectations for all students and staff and therefore offer excellent personal and professional development opportunities. You will be part of a supported community and, most importantly, a warm and friendly environment in which to educate our young people. We offer an employee reward package, which includes car leasing discounts and our own independent travel consultant along with ipads for all staff. The academy benefits from a wide range of specialist facilities which include extensive provision for sports, a well-equipped Performing Arts Centre, a Learning Support Base, two Autism Resource Centres and a purpose built Sixth Form Centre.
We are looking to appoint a teacher to lead the teaching in our new unit for students with mental health or other needs and are not currently able to attend mainstream. This is a new facility for our academy and offers an excellent opportunity to the successful candidate.
To be considered for this role you will need to:
1. be an excellent practitioner who can organise an effective group/individual teaching/learning programme
2. be able to co-ordinate the running of all aspects of the day to day operation of the Alternative Provision programme
3. have the desire to be part of a dynamic team, committed to moving the academy forward.
4. supervise and guide the work of any support staff who are assigned to work in this provision.
We welcome visits to tour the academy and to meet with members of staff and with our students. If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please email Mrs Mary Hall, Vice Principal: mhall.pingle@deferrerstrust.com. A full job description and application details can be accessed via the academy’s website, or alternatively please contact Fiona Harvey on 01283 216837.
To apply, applicants should complete the teacher application form, quoting Job No: R38. Please note completed applications should be received by 9:00am on the closing date.
Closing date: Wednesday 22 May 2019
Interview date: Thursday 23 May 2019
e-mail: personnel.pingle@deferrerstrust.com
website: www.pingleacademy.com
Your employer will be The de Ferrers Trust and in emergency circumstances, where there is a need to cover critical services, you may be expected to work at another location.
This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the academy’s equal opportunities policy.
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About The Pingle Academy
The Pingle Academy is an 11-19 co-educational, comprehensive school, became an academy in May 2017 and joined The de Ferrers Trust. Our over subscribed academy is the academy of choice in the local area and enjoys an excellent local reputation.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
Our academy is a community where there is a shared responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to work. Staff are dedicated in ensuring that The Pingle Academy is inclusive in all areas and we are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities to ensure that every students’ potential is fulfilled.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best ever results, both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021 OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum, to set the highest standards of work and behaviour and to encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
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