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Teacher of Business Studies (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Business Studies (Maternity Cover)

Lightcliffe Academy

Halifax

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
December 2017
Apply by:
15 October 2017

Job overview

Lightcliffe Academy 

Halifax | Principal: Thomas Rothwell | NOR: 1525

Teacher of Business Studies – Maternity cover

UPS/MPS

Plus access to an individually tailored CPD package

Required for December 2017

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 Business Studies 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. Applications from NQT’s will be welcomed.

As our new Teacher of Business Studies 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 Business      Studies at KS3, KS4 and for the right candidate the possibility to teach Business      Studies at 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 Mandy Wall on 01422 201028

To obtain an application pack please visit www.abbeymat.co.uk/vacancies  or email Mandy Wall at awall@lightcliffeacademy.co.uk  

The closing date for applications is 12 Noon Monday 16th October 2017.

An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.

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About Lightcliffe Academy

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Lightcliffe Academy is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational school located in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The school has a sixth form and admits students aged 11-16. Currently 1,100 students attend the school.

The Lightcliffe Academy is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust, which was established in 2014. The trust strives to cultivate schools that excel individually and strengthen the partnership by sharing best practice.

Paul Cooper, Head of School - Lightcliffe Academy

Values and vision

Lightcliffe Academy aims to develop the whole child by focusing on the values of Respect, Endeavour, Dignity Service and Aspiration. High standards of teaching and relevant challenges reflect its commitment to cultivating students who work hard and can take responsibility.

The caring nature of the school helps to instil self-confidence and empower students to work together and grow together.

The Academy has a dedicated and talented team who are committed to achieving the best for our students. We are working hard to unlock the potential in Lightcliffe Academy as well as further developing our capacity through the appointment of new members of staff.

Joining us at this exciting time presents a career defining opportunity.  We have begun our improvement journey that will take us to “good”, which 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 truly distinctive role within a unique environment, please come and visit us and see what Lightcliffe Academy and Abbey MAT have to offer.

View Lightcliffe Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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