Teacher of History

This role is an exciting opportunity for a History teacher with a passion for their subject who is able to inspire our students and reinforce their love for History and learning

You will be joining our expanding and highly successful team of mutually supportive colleagues whose shared purpose is to make a positive difference to the aspirations of our students.

Atlantic Academy Portland is an all-through school situated on the beautiful Jurassic coast. The successful candidate who fills this History Teacher vacancy will enjoy these breathtaking sea views.

This role is one that has freedom and flexibility in order for you to make it your own and inspire our students. You will be part of a successful, supportive, well-resourced and fully qualified Humanities team that prides itself on delivering high-quality learning to our students. This role will suit an individual who is also team-orientated. Other key attributes include having a can-do approach in order to mitigate barriers to learning and a desire to help students achieve their full potential.

In History, our intent is for the curriculum to promote a curiosity about the world in which our students live. The curriculum will enable our students to be confident to understand and ask questions. Whether students choose to continue studying History beyond Key Stage 3 or not, we want them to take a responsible attitude towards the world and adopt a lifelong interest in History. We will support our learners to develop skills that are transferable across all subjects and employment in later life, developing their knowledge to enable them to thrive in and beyond lessons. Our goal is for learners to leave Atlantic Academy with the ability to ‘think like a historian’ and be inspired to continue the study of History

Students study AQA History GCSE at Key Stage 4.

At Atlantic Academy we guide and nurture our staff and pupils in equal measure. We encourage best practice through CPD through fortnightly sessions designed to boost your teaching career and sense of wellbeing. In-house research-lead CPD includes raising the attainment of underachieving males and cognitive science.

Why Choose Us

Atlantic Academy is an all-through school based in Portland, and has already made great waves in transforming the education of the students in Portland in the last 5 years, leading the way in the highest standards of education as well as disruption free learning. We are looking for somebody to join our amazing journey and be proud of the substantial impact they make on the outcomes and aspirations for our students. Atlantic Academy Portland is gaining a local and national reputation for rapid sustained improvement.

Atlantic Academy was inspected by Ofsted in January 2022. The school has been graded ‘Good’ in all areas with Ofsted stating ‘Atlantic Academy sits proudly on the southernmost point of Portland. Leaders share pupils’ pride in the uniqueness of the setting. They are building strong relationships with the community and make the most of their surroundings.

From Reception to Year 11, pupils show respect for each other. The school is a calm and orderly place, where pupils can learn without disruption’

The Academy is sponsored by the Aspirations Academies Trust and is a member of the South Coast and South West Regional cluster.

What We Offer

● Competitive Salary

● Pension Scheme

● On-site parking

● A collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships;

● Proven student progress and excellent student behaviour;

● An extensive CPD programme tailored to skills and experience

● Free use of the Academy’s on site fitness suite

● Expectation of disruption free learning, high SLT visibility ALL day, focus on students. Allowing staff to teach without low level disruption

● More opportunity to grow your career - We’ll support you in developing your career and experience at this school or another trust school

● Visualiser and mini iPad in every classroom – allowing for booklets, feedback, student work etc to be projected – as the teacher decides

Job Requirements:

Specifically we are looking for someone who:

● Who has experience of working with and supporting children

● Is naturally cheerful and optimistic, with evidence of the positive contribution that you can bring to our team;

● Is hardworking, dedicated, committed

● Wants to be valued, train further and help us make a difference.

● A commitment to all students receiving an outstanding education experience.

Interview Date: TBC

If you believe that this may sound like the school you would thrive in and are ambitious for all students please find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website.

For further information please contact Mr Andy Clark, Lead Practitioner on 01305 820262 or aclark@atlantic-aspirations.org

Atlantic Academy values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Atlantic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share.

The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment. Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198). Disclosure of a criminal background does not automatically debar individuals from employment - consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

If you have not heard by the 19th April 2024  , unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.