Teacher of History

Malcolm Arnold Academy is seeking a teacher of history who is aligned with our mission to broaden the horizons of children through the provision of a world class education. 

Our True North, as a school is an education that is ambitious, broad and knowledge-rich, and that equips our pupils to live full, rich and successful lives. 

About the role

We are looking for a teacher of history who loves teaching, has significant subject expertise, knows the powerful knowledge in their subject and thrives on leading effective delivery across all classrooms. The development of the DRET history curriculum has been led by Trust Wide Lead Ben Walsh working closely with colleagues across the Trust to create a broad, rigorous curriculum which encompasses local, national and international History, rooted in up to date scholarship and inspiring topics from Vikings to Vietnam. 

We are also keen that applicants are allied with our DRET Way; the compass of our Trust and also our MAA Way which describes how we work. The fundamentals for us are: 

Unbeatable learning climate through our Warm:Strict philosophy 

Unapologetically high expectations for and of the students in our care 

Clear boundaries, rules and routines so students feel safe and calm 

Acquisition of powerful knowledge as a goal in itself 

Students gaining a knowledge base that is ambitious and empowering.  

Rigorous and challenging academic curriculum,  

Broad range of sport, art and musical opportunities. 

Teachers who are subject experts and make use of evidence-based teaching methods Direct and effective teaching, so knowledge is learnt and remembered.

Full-time teaching role – permanent

About our Academy

At Malcolm Arnold Academy, we ensure that all teachers are able to draw on the sources of scholarly authority and reservoir of thought and practice that have been developed within their specialist subject communities though our Trust- wide subject communities. This involves engagement for teachers with their wider subject education community through subject associations, subject education journals, subject-specific CPD on curriculum development and teaching. It also involves refreshing and constant renewal of subject knowledge, through reading and discussing scholarship, engaging in contemporary debates, and developing our own practice as teachers.

Subject communities are central to Malcolm Arnold Academy’s vision for curriculum and teacher development, whereby each subject community is made up of subject specialist teachers deeply engaged with curricular questions, renewing and holding ownership of the Trust-wide curriculum and sustaining their own subject expertise. Through Trust-wide subject community meetings and in-school department meetings, all subject teachers have responsibility and involvement with the Trust-wide curriculum development. We work collaboratively in our curriculum decision-making, so as to draw upon collective expertise and minimise unnecessary workload.

Salary & Benefits

·        M1-UPS3 (£25,714-£41,604)

·        Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

·        CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

·        Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers

·        Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·        Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·        Rewards and Recognition Scheme

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’. 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.