Teacher of Religious Studies/Humanities
Grace Academy Darlaston
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023 (An earlier start would be considered)
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2022
Job overview
Grace Academy Darlaston, is a vibrant and successful secondary Academy on the outskirts of Walsall rated by Ofsted as 'Good'. We have almost 1,000 students on roll across the Academy and we are expanding rapidly. The Academy results have improved year on year since 2014 placing us amongst the best performing secondary schools in Walsall.
We are on an exciting upward journey. If you consider yourself to be a teacher who would enjoy being a part of that journey in our highly successful Religious Studies/Humanities department, we welcome your application. In return we offer exceptional leadership and management development/CPD.
Like us, you will believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education. Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour, and moral purpose.
For an informal visit or to apply for this position please contact GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
Applications are welcome from ECTs.
Our main website can be accessed at https://darlaston-graceacademy.org.uk/
Closing date: Midday on 14th October 2022
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About Grace Academy Darlaston
- Grace Academy Darlaston
- Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 8QJ
- United Kingdom
Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our Recent Ofsted report in April 2022 states ‘Excellence is one of the key values of the school. This value is the guiding principle of the curriculum. The school encourages pupils to achieve high academic aims and develop as well-rounded individuals.’ The outcome of the Inspection was that ‘Grace Academy Darlaston continues to be a good school’. All members of our school community – students, parents and staff should be proud of this achievement.
It is a privilege for us to be entrusted with the job of leading Grace Academy Darlaston and continuing this excellent work. It is our intention to see the Academy continue to flourish and to guide all students to achieve their full potential whilst embracing the core values that Tove Learning Trust’s Grace Academies uphold.
Principal
Julie Anstey
Values and vision
Grace Academy has a Christian ethos based upon its five shared values of grace, respect, integrity, potential and excellence. As part of its vision to develop citizens who make a difference, the school engages students and staff in the work of a dedicated Ethos Team. The Ethos Team includes a dedicated member of the leadership team, youth workers and an RSE programme coordinator. They work together with key staff to help students develop a sense of identity, make wise and well-informed choices, live with aspiration, and understand and apply the school’s values.
Through the secondary school’s Business and Enterprise Specialism, it draws on the expertise of more than 62 business professionals from 16 local companies, who offer students workshops and advice to help improve their employability.
Ofsted report
"Leaders have set high expectations for staff, and for students behaviour and progress. As a result, academic standards are rising strongly."
Ofsted June 2017
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