Teacher of Religious Education
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Start: September 2024
Closing date: 15 April 2024
Site: Thomas Deacon Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Please note – the Trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Are you a passionate Religious Education teacher?
Are you looking for a new challenge in an expanding, highly successful and well-resourced RE department?
If so, this is a great opportunity for you whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Careers Teacher.
Our subject intent:
“Here at TDA we provide our pupils with opportunities that allow them to express their own beliefs and values, whilst being given the skills which mean they can critically address world issues, in turn allowing them to develop their own moral compass in the studies of ethical issues prevalent in everyday life. Religious Studies at TDA allows students to enhance the skills of evaluation and critical analysis by engaging with religious and non-religious world views.”
The Role
You will enjoy this job if you have a love for exploring world faiths, debating ethical issues, and delving into the world of Religious Philosophy. The RE department at Thomas Deacon Academy has a track record of excellent results, particularly at GCSE where pupils perform higher than the national average. Due to the popularity of RE amongst our pupils, the RE department has 5 subject specialist teachers. As a teacher of RE at TDA, you will have the opportunity to teach across all key stages, including A-level. You will have high expectations of yourself and your students, and a proven track record delivering engaging and innovative lessons. You will also be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community.
We would welcome visits to the school, please contact kmd@tda.education to arrange a convenient date/time.
The School
We are a vibrant and successful secondary school in Peterborough, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation. Thomas Deacon Academy believes that our young people should leave us as citizens that are fully equipped with the character and qualifications to take their place in the world. We place great emphasis on ensuring they experience a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, opportunities for them to develop their 'character' and a strong pastoral system to support them with life’s challenges Our modern facilities, TDA Junior, Sixth Form Study Centre and 43 acre campus allow us to provide the ultimate in educational choice.
There is a dedicated Humanities staff room for break and lunchtime relaxation. The school also has a designated quiet working space for teachers, offers weekly CPD sessions for all staff and has a wellbeing committee which works to help support teachers with their workload/work life balance.
We are part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust and we can offer you:
- Progression opportunities across the Trust
- Free access to onsite gym at Thomas Deacon Academy
- Continuous development, e.g. training, coaching
- Free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Cycle to work scheme
- A supportive ECT programme
- £250 Recommend a friend scheme
- Staff well-being initiatives, e.g. staff character awards, new staff breakfast, free fruit of the month, free refreshments.
- Access to the most generous pension schemes in the UK (LGPS & teachers’ pension scheme)
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health first aiders
Collaborative working across schools in the Trust
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the HR Team on e-mail hrteam@tdet.education
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About Thomas Deacon Academy
- Thomas Deacon Academy
- Queen's Gardens, Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- PE1 2UW
- United Kingdom
Thomas Deacon Academy
The Thomas Deacon Academy that we know today opened in 2007 as one of the UK’s first and largest academies. Whilst a building does not make a school, it is worth noting that Thomas Deacon Academy was designed by Norman Foster and Partners and in addition to our impressive main academy our beautiful 43-acre campus includes TDA Juniors - a modern, light and purpose-built Key Stage 2 facility - and expansive playing fields and sporting facilities.
TDA's core purpose is:
“To ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and ‘thrive’ as a global citizen”
TDA believes that young people should leave them as citizens that are fully equipped with the character and qualifications to take their place in the world. They place great emphasis on ensuring they experience a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, opportunities for them to develop their 'character' and a strong pastoral system to support them with life’s challenges.
In September 2018, a new extension to the existing main building led to new accommodation being created for a sixth form study centre, refectory expansion and staff professional learning centre.
In September 2019, TDA received a very positive Ofsted report, judging the academy to be Good overall. Ofsted commented favourably, amongst other things, on the overall leadership of the academy, good teaching, positive relationships between staff and students and students’ behaviour. These aspects of the academy have been maintained alongside the identified areas for development being addressed.
TDA is part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust which provides a great community and a network of support and expertise. Importantly, the Trust's vision is to give students the highest-quality of education possible and the best start in life.
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