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Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Corby Technical School

Corby, Northamptonshire

Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2018
Apply by:
17 May 2018

Job overview

“No child left behind” is the core ethos of our school. With all the benefits that being a growing school can bring but with all the advantages of being within a larger trust, Corby Technical School invites you to join our team that is dedicated to providing the very best outcomes for all our students. Rated as outstanding (Ofsted - 2014), our school is growing rapidly. We currently have a number of posts advertised for a September start as we are expanding our cohort in Year 7 and have recently opened a sixth form.

The humanities department currently offers GCSEs in history, geography and sociology. As a team we also plan and deliver the schools’ bespoke RSCS curriculum (religious, social and cultural studies). With our newly opened provision we are looking to expand our offer at KS5 and we welcome applicants who are willing to enhance this provision. We are looking for a team member who is willing to help shape the future direction of our department. You will be given all the freedom you need to be creative with opportunities to develop the curriculum at all levels. History is a valued subject within the school and has a high uptake of GCSE History. You will be working with students who have chosen to be at a successful school. 

We would welcome applications for NQTs or more experienced colleagues. We can offer you the next step in your career and give the opportunity to be both developed and challenged. We are looking for a September appointment.

To be successful in this role, the candidate should:

  • Be a history specialist 
  • Be committed to the humanities team
  • Be able to inspire, challenge and motivate young people 
  • Be committed to achieving outstanding student outcomes
  • Be ambitious and have aspirations to develop their career
  • Be able to follow the established ethos and culture of our school

Additional benefits to working at Corby Technical School:

· A fixed 8 week term structure allows for five standardised terms meaning that learning can be structured and delivered with consistency. Holidays also fall outside ‘normal’ term structures allowing for inexpensive travel opportunities.

· As part of the Brooke Weston Trust opportunities for staff development and career progression go beyond the school walls; fostering talent is a key aspect of our culture. 

· Within the Trust we have a dedicated Teaching School and all staff regularly attend professional development sessions either as participants or facilitators. The Teaching School has forged partnerships with professionals across the Trust, ranging from primary through to higher education provider.  This partnership and expertise across the educational spectrum, allows the Teaching School  to develop and deliver a range of programmes for teachers.

· All staff receive free meals (breakfast and lunch) and are able to participate in a Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. A reduced price membership to the local gym is also available.

If you think this role is for you then we would like to extend an invitation for you to look round our unique school where we would like to have the opportunity to tell you more. To arrange a visit please contact Sarah Smith, PA to the Principal on 01536 213100 or at recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org.

How to apply

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position at Corby Technical School these are your next steps:

· Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that a CV will not be accepted without a completed application form. 

· Write a letter of application on no more than two sides of A4 (11 point text). Your letter of application should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.

Please submit your application form either by e-mail or by post to:

Mrs Sarah Smith

Corby Technical School

Cottingham Road

Corby

Northamptonshire

NN17 1TD

E-mail: recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th May 2018

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About Corby Technical School

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Corby Technical School has established itself as a school in which students make excellent progress and thrive in a vibrant learning environment that offers an outstanding educational experience. As a school we have a strong technical ethos that threads through each strand of the curriculum, whilst study a comprehensive range of subjects.

Corby Technical School prides itself on ensuring students are equipped with transferrable skills and knowledge that will prepare them for careers in our fast-changing world. We also consider it important to develop well-rounded students who have high aspirations, cultural capital, and a desire to make a positive difference in society.

Students and staff at Corby Technical School have a common purpose: to succeed and achieve. We believe this requires us to work collaboratively as a community, to embrace innovation, and to show perseverance when we are faced with challenges.

Built to the same standards as the other Brooke Weston Trust schools, our building on Cottingham Road is a modern learning space with a range of high-quality facilities and a bright, open feel to the architecture. We have recently developed our grounds to provide more opportunities for staff and students to exercise and relax outside during the day.

Students who join us will be a part of a close-knit school community and will thrive in an atmosphere where they feel safe, confident and are supported in all aspects of their education.

Please find more information about working at Corby Technical School, and hear from some of our staff here.

The Brooke Weston Trust Way

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities.

Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks, as well as being able to access a range of first-class professional development opportunities through our Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance.

Our schools include:

· Beanfield Primary Academy

· Brooke Weston Academy

· Compass Primary Academy

· Corby Business Academy

· Corby Technical Academy

· Gretton Primary School

· Kettering Science Academy

· Oakley Vale Primary School

· Peckover Primary School

· Thomas Clarkson Academy

Benefits

Being a member of the Brooke Weston Trust family not only comes with fantastic opportunities, but also great perks;

· Free Breakfast and Lunch for all members of staff

· Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Bike2Work Scheme

· Subsidised Gym Membership

· Emphasis on staff wellbeing, with access to resources such as Education Support Partnership and an Employee Assist Programme

· Staff CPD and access to the Brooke Weston Trust Teaching School

Teaching colleagues who would like to progress into leadership positions can also apply to join the Brooke Weston Trust Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is an exciting new initiative designed to nurture talent and develop future leaders within the Trust through a programme of mentoring and professional development tailored to the needs of our Trust.

We actively encourage applicants to contact us to arrange a visit to one or more of our schools so we can show you how we work, let you see the schools in action and talk to our colleagues.

To find out more about what it means to be part of the Brooke Weston Trust Family please check out the career page on our website here.

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