Teacher of History
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1-UPS3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2022
Job overview
We are seeking a suitably qualified teacher of History from January 2023. We are a popular Academy, consistently oversubscribed and maintaining high quality academic outcomes. We pride ourselves on a culture built upon strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to developing students and staff alike. Our curriculum has always been based upon quality, breadth and choice.
History is an extremely popular subject within a vibrant Humanities Faculty. It plays a crucial part in the high number of students choosing and achieving Ebacc, delivers excellent results and gives students memorable experiences to take with them on their learning journey.
As a member of a strong and well established team, you will teach students across the ability range and foster a love of History through teaching which supports, engages and challenges learners to achieve their best. You will join a History department, and Humanities Faculty which are popular and successful subject with our students.
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers seeking development into future subject leadership and from early career teachers. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy is committed to all aspects of personal development, is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves.
Please contact the Academy for further information or download an application pack from our website www.hummersknott.org.uk
Closing date for completed applications – Friday 30 September 2022, 8.30 am
Provisional interview date – Wednesday 12 October 2022
Attached documents
About Hummersknott Academy
Hummersknott Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Darlington, County Durham. At its most recent inspection there were 1,228 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Hummersknott Academy was founded in 1955 as a girls’ high school and converted to academy status in 2012. In 2007, the school underwent an extensive £15 million regeneration project. The area of Hummersknott is located in the west of Darlington and has a population of around 3,500. Extensive facilities at the school include a dance studio, ceramics area, recording studio, sports hall and a 3G artificial football pitch.
Principal
James Keating
Values and vision
The Hummersknott Academy Trust is committed to providing outstanding, inclusive learning for all students regardless of their ability. Success is built upon partnership between parents, pupils, staff, local community groups and global link schools. The aim is to develop every aspect of the people within the school community so that they can live successful and fulfilled lives.
Hummersknott Academy has been a specialist language college since 2005. The curriculum is flexible and aimed at making sure all pupils have choice and can succeed. The secondary school offers five languages because it believes that, in an increasingly global economy, language skills will be essential in later life.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. The thirst for excellence that leaders show in all aspects of the academy’s work is outstanding.”
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