Associate Teacher

32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Insets

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want a varied and interesting role, which stretches you as an individual? If so, then Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint to the role of Associate Teacher.

The Academy needs an enthusiastic individual with the creativity and passion for education to provide cover for classes in the absence of teachers as and when required across the whole curriculum through Years 7 to 13, and who can create an enriching and orderly environment in which students can learn. Successful candidates will also be required to utilise specialist skills for activities which enhances the learning and progress of students in subject areas.

The successful candidate will be qualified to a degree level in a subject area of relevance to the curriculum at the Academy. The role would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain teaching experience and/or move onto an unqualified teacher role.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. We encourage prospective applicants to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We encourage prospective applicants to visit prior to applying. We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 282748.

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org 

Closing date: Friday 23 June 2023 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 26 June 2023 

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.