Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Start date: September 2020

Salary: Competitive - In line with UL Payscale

Contract: Permanent/Full Time

Salford City Academy has a vacancy for a full-time Teacher of History. You will be a Teacher of History who has the determination and talent to make a difference in the life of each and every student you teach; a teacher who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible.

The successful candidate will have either previous experience of teaching with a proven track record at KS3 and KS4 or will be excited at the opportunity of teaching in these key areas. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who have the ability and willingness to teach History at KS3 and 4. This is a hugely exciting time to join Salford City Academy. The Academy has undergone a huge transformation and achieved its best-ever results in August 2019.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of History. If you feel you have the teaching skills to create a love for studying History in young people, we welcome your application.

What we offer:

· Students that are enthusiastic and keen to learn in a positive environment

· Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues

· Excellent professional development and guidance

· An academy committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students

· An academy that insists on impeccably behaved students through a successful disruptive free learning system

Salford City Academy

Salford City Academy is a medium sized comprehensive academy that lies in the heart of its community, an academy of which everyone can feel proud, and an academy that is devoted to improving the life chances of all our young people. It serves a predominantly white working-class population and the proportion of students eligible for pupil premium funding is above national average. The proportion of students with special educational needs is in line with national average.

Housed in a modern building, the academy has outstanding facilities and a learning environment that inspires students to do their best.

In November 2015 the Academy was judged as a ‘Good’ school. Ofsted reported that:

· Students’ behaviour and attitude to learning is good. The academy provides well-structured care and support and is exemplary in its approach to keeping students safe.

· The Academy equips students to be thoughtful, caring and active citizens in the Academy and wider society. Strong spiritual, moral and cultural development permeates through the Academy.

· The Academy safeguarding procedures are exemplary.

· The use of secure and shrewd student targets is distilled and displayed across the Academy.

If you would like to visit our academy or discuss the post in more detail, please contact the Head of History – Mrs. Kate Jones kate.jones@salfordcity-academy.org

To apply, please complete the online application form by following this link: https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1919360?cid=1567

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 24th April 2020

Interviews: To be confirmed - Likely to be conducted via Skype

United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance