Teacher of Geography

Spencer Academies Trust is a medium sized Trust which exists to make sure that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. Our successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. Our mission statement for the Trust reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 12 schools (5 Secondary and 7 Primary) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

To improve the life chances of children and young people by raising aspirations and fulfilling potential, challenging and supporting all the schools within the Trust on their journey to and beyond outstanding and to achieve this by developing world-class leaders.

Derby Moor Academy is an oversubscribed, 11 - 18, multicultural school with 1,508 on roll.  We are a thriving community which offers our students a range of opportunities that ensure they succeed when enter the real world.  At Derby Moor we are rightly proud of the progress that all our students make.  Our approach can be summed up in our school motto: “Together we succeed”.  This motto is underpinned by our four values:

• Achievement – we believe that every student, regardless of background or personal circumstance can achieve.

• Aspiration – we believe that strong achievement is grounded in the best teaching and learning experience which ensures that all students will aspire to be the best they can be.  We are committed to continuing professional development so that all staff members are supported to be the best they can be.

• High Expectations – we have high expectations of students, both in terms of achievement and behaviour.

• Community – we create and support a sense of belonging so that all members of the school community feel valued and are kept safe.

This post is a great opportunity for an experienced or new teacher committed to raising levels of achievement for all students, regardless of background.  We strongly recommend you take the opportunity to visit the school before submitting an application.

We are looking for an individual with the following qualities:

• Has the ability and desire to contribute positively to the wider school community

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others

• Has the ability and desire to teach the full range of Humanities subjects at KS3 and Geography at KS4/KS5

We can offer you:

• An inclusive and successful school

• A friendly, supportive and professional team of staff

• A commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development

• An excellent support programme for NQTs and new staff

Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.

Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form which can be found at http://www.satrust.com/vacancies

Prospective applicants are encouraged to call if they have any questions or would like to arrange a visit. Please contact the school office on 01332 772706 or email hr@derbymoor.derby.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the deadline should we receive an overwhelming response.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.