Teacher of History

Lodge Park Academy is now recruiting for a Teacher of History.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About Lodge Park Academy

At our school we hold teachers in the highest esteem. Teachers are celebrated as experts and are actively encouraged to pursue scholarship in their chosen discipline. We are curriculum enthusiasts at Lodge Park Academy; we delight in discussing, refining and building sequences of knowledge to build students’ confidence and expertise.

We want to attract people who are as enthusiastic as we are about:

Developing a world-class, knowledge-rich curriculum that will enable our young people to navigate their life with confidence, expertise and the ability to make great choices.

Engaging in evidence-informed practice and recognising that we are all refining and developing our craft.

Supporting each other to maintain our strong staff culture of professionalism, respect and flexibility, and championing work-life balance.

Building positive relationships with young people so they thrive and have a life well-lived.

At Lodge Park Academy we are proud of our whole-school approach to behaviour: it ensures lessons are 100% disruption-free, corridors are calm, quiet and safe, and communal areas are a delight. We are open about our sky-high expectations of behaviour, conduct and demeanour and we work tirelessly to ensure students understand and are clear about how to behave. Impeccable manners are standard at Lodge Park Academy, and we achieve this by practising ‘conscious courtesy’ so that politeness becomes a habit of the heart. We ask everyone in our team to be the best version of themselves and we call that #LPAspirit.

About the Role 

Permanent, Full Time Teaching Hours

1. You are required to carry out the duties as set out in the relevant paragraphs of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document. The post requires you to teach pupils in the age range 11 to 19 and with others outside that age range as required for transition and outreach work. 
2. To maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of the teaching of your subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum developments which are relevant to your work.

    3. To plan lessons/activities/tutorials and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual learning needs.

1. To use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management
2. To do all that you can to ensure that you safeguard and promote the welfare of students in the Academy
3. To set well-grounded consistent expectations for students in your teaching and tutorial groups using information about prior attainment

The Teacher of History role at Lodge Park Academy is an important one. We seek someone who believes in the power of knowledge to transform lives, and who is driven by evidence informed ‘best bets’ about curriculum and pedagogy. We benefit from a trust-wide history curriculum, strong collaboration between departments in 11 secondary schools and a strong subject community of like-minded curriculum enthusiasts. 

Who we are looking for 

• A good degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification
• Nationally recognized teaching qualification
• The skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach across Key Stages 3-4 (possibility of KS5)
• A very good classroom teacher, demonstrating ability to innovate
• Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to teaching subject/s
• Be flexible and responsive to a changing educational environment
• Contribute to whole school initiatives

Salary & Benefits

• Scale M1 – UPS3 £28,000.00 - £43,685.00 FTE per annum
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• 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

About The David Ross Education Trust

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

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

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

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.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.