Total 47 Education / Training job vacancies in Huddersfield, HD3 3EA

SEN Class Teacher

Basic Salary: £28,000 - £38,000

Contract: Full Time, Term time only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Huddersfield

About our School

Located in Huddersfield, Kirklees our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have six SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, varied and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality lessons within the national curriculum whilst meeting the complex SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Supporting the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Have a strong basic education to degree level
• Previous successful teaching experience
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

What we offer,

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.

Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek a warm, vibrant and inspiring individual to join our team, working with students to support them to achieve their personal best. You will lead supporting a cohort of children which will involve acting as their key worker and could involve leading on safeguarding issue, providing wellbeing support. You will lead on providing whole school extra-curricular year group support e.g. Year 11 exam stress and year 7 break clubs. You will also support effective liaison and communication between the wellbeing team, SEN team, Pastoral team and teaching staff to improve progress overtime for students with SEMH needs. You will work with the wellbeing team and SEN team to identify students with SEMH needs and will deliver interventions to these students.

Essential criteria:

• Be able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GCSE (Grade C/4 and above)
• Experience of working with children/young people
• Ability to engage and influence others
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• Experience of working across departments and with external organisations
• Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people

What the school offers its staff

The trust offers a wide range of benefits including employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff, wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff. flexible working opportunities (where practical), occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs, money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.

Further details about the role

Key Outputs:

1. Undertake the delivery of a specific curriculum/aspect to one-to-one or small group of students using a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour.

2. Deliver subject specific support for students that are not making expected progress under the direction of a teacher.

3. Develop strategies to help students overcome obstacles they may experience in achieving their personal best

4. Deliver SEMH interventions with particular focus on students with emotional or mental health issues

5. Create and maintain accurate records to support strategic decisions regarding SEMH support across KS3.

6. To support with the effective planning and delivery of the Peer Mentoring Programme.

7. Lead small group intervention sessions on life skills lessons / PSHE with students, inspiring a love of learning with students.

8. Ensure key staff are informed of progress and developments through regular feedback and updates.

9. Maintain regular, positive contact with staff, students and parents.

10. To develop effective working relationships with outside agencies to best support students with specific needs.

11. To lead on SEMH referrals to external agencies, maintaining accurate records and then liaising with professionals to provide outstanding SEMH provisions in school.

12. Write and review My Support plans and IEPs and other supporting documents where required for students.

13. To discuss sensitive issues with parents/carers, for example, behaviour, uniform, attendance etc.

14. To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher/line manager.

15. Actively encourage the inclusion of all students to participate in the life and activities of the school and to access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.

16. To support with the planning and delivery of assemblies during key period of the year i.e. Mental Health Awareness Week.

17. To support with the planning and delivery of key SEMH school events.

18. Seek feedback about own performance and the quality of support offered.

19. To provide cover for before, break, lunch and after school as directed by line manager, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school.

20. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have.

21. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through college communications.

Commitment to safeguarding

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post

Job Title: SEND Humanities Teacher
Location: Huddersfield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £140-£180 per day

Can you inspire and motivate children with challenging behaviours?
Do you have strong classroom management?
Do you have the expertise to assist SEND pupils in achieving the best results they can?

Do you specialise in Humanities?

TeacherActive is honoured to be working alongside a specialist SEND school based in Huddersfield. This school provides a stable, comfortable and supportive environment for children with challenging behaviours who may need additional support. This amazing school boasts about their fantastic support network, quality private education, referrals to support services and the additional support they offer families.

The school is looking to employ a motivated, driven and reliable Humanities SEND Teacher on a long-term basis, which will could lead permanent role for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be working alongside Primary and Secondary schools which will include working with SEND children, helping them with exams and preparation for their Humanities GCSE's and SATs. The main focus of this role is to help students achieve outstanding results in their subject, whilst receiving support they may need for their challenging behaviours.

The successful SEND Teacher will have:

QTS Qualification (ECTs are also welcome).
Experience teaching Primary and Secondary schools.
Understanding the needs of SEND pupils.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL : jake.norfolk-lee@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER : 0113 331 4945

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Driving Instructor Position available in Huddersfield.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Science to join the outstanding team at Share Multi-Academy Trust.

If you have a passion for this subject and want to inspire this in students, our talented, enthusiastic and very supportive team would like you to join us.

Essential Criteria:

• Be educated to degree level with (or working towards) QTS
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further development as appropriate.
• Evidence of/potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of inspiring students and forming good relationships with colleagues
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• Details knowledge of current developments in subject area
• Successful experience or the ability to teach subject at GCSE
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
• Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hour, e.g. evening meetings

What the school offers its staff

The trust offers a wide range of benefits including employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff, wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff. flexible working opportunities (where practical), occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs, money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.

Further details about the role

Key Outputs:

1. To implement and deliver an appropriately ambitious broad and balanced curriculum for students to ensure they are knowing more and remembering more.

2. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and form tutor, setting students individual improvement goals as appropriate.

3. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

4. To contribute to raising standards of student achievement and attainment.

5. To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

6. To promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding.

7. To prepare and regularly update subject materials and contribute to the wider development of the Science department.

8. To ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy and subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching and learning experience of students.

9. To set regular, relevant and challenging homework tasks.

10. To provide an inclusive learning environment that provides equality of opportunity for students with educational needs.

11. To reward and celebrate students’ success.

12. To maintain high standard of student behaviour in accordance with the school’s procedures and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour standards of work and homework.

13. Where necessary, to liaise with parents and others to support students.

14. To oversee a range of extra-curricular sporting opportunities for students.

15. To provide regular, high-quality feedback to students that supports future learning and progress.

16. To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, departmental and school procedures.

17. To use the outcomes of on-going assessment to help shape future planning.

18. To self-evaluate and undertake professional development to help achieve the highest possible standards in role.

19. To undertake any other duties associated with the role, as may be decided by your line manager of the Headteacher.

Commitment to safeguarding

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you have a passion for Religious Studies and want to inspire this in students, our talented, enthusiastic and very supports Humanities team would like you to join us at Royds Hall, A SHARE Academy.

For early career teachers, we offer support second to none, with a dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and Early Careers Framework (ECT) training from the Teaching School Hub. For established teachers considering middle leadership, we offer a fast-track training programme with a guaranteed interview opportunity for a middle leadership position within the trust as it arises.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level with QTS
• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective lessons
• Love motivating and inspiring pupils through the support they give in order to encourage learning.
• Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with young people.

What the school offers its staff

The trust offers a wide range of benefits including employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff, wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff. flexible working opportunities (where practical), occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs, money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post

What skills and experience we're looking for

This position is to cover maternity leave and is a 1 year fixed term contract. Rhyddings, part of the LET Education Trust, are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, qualified Teacher of Geography to join our successful and expanding team and school.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is both creative and challenging in their teaching. They will be passionate and committed to ensuring pupils maximise their potential and achievement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across our whole 11-16 age and ability range and will be well supported by our experienced Subject Leads and wider Humanities team.

As a key member of the team you will be expected to have experience in teaching across both KS3 & KS4, including the delivery of the GSCE specification. We want a teacher who strives for excellence, builds fantastic relationships and maximises pupil progress.

This post is therefore for a suitably experienced teacher or new entrant to the profession and the Trust operates full salary portability on the Main Professional Scales (M1- UPS3).

The department has two teachers, suited together, but also benefits from a wider Humanities team of seven staff, again all suited together. We benefit from a larger network via the ELSA and LET Education Trust. We have access to excellent SLE Support from within the Trust.

We offer Geography as a discreet subject at KS3 and at KS4 it is popular with a good take up, where pupils follow the AQA GCSE Specification with 5 hours learning per fortnight.

We are keen to further promote Geography within our curriculum and ensure there is sustainable growth on the firm foundations already in place.

Pupils undertake fieldwork in the local community and beyond and we have an active Eco Council, overseen by the department.

What the school offers its staff

We have a comprehensive offer of professional development. This includes regular CPD opportunities across the year for whole staff, teams and individuals.

Our curriculum planning meetings are developmental and this is further supported by our dedicated weekly hour of Personal Professional Development.

We subscribe and use StepLab Coaching and Walkthroughs to support our CPD offer. A number of staff have successfully completed NPQs.

This underpins our research approach to our appraisal system, which is based on a Personal Inquiry Question. School also has a CPD library, uses collaborative learning tools, as well as accessing external courses and training, including NPQ’s. Work across the Trust is also a feature of our commitment to developing our staff and providing the very best opportunities.

All members of our community have access and use Office 365 including collaborative learning tools such as MS Teams and OneNote through wireless and portable technologies.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rhyddings has Child Safeguarding Policies/Procedures in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance to us and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff fully comply with the school’s policies/procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the designated person of any concerns, record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately. Staff are responsible for their own actions and behaviour and should avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and intentions. Staff should work, and be seen to work, in an open and transparent way.

Redhill Academy Trust Teachers’ Main/ Upper pay scale
Full Time (Part Time considered)
Permanent
Required 1 January 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join our experienced and dynamic Social Sciences department. The post would suit an ECT or a more experienced candidate.
Hall Park Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.
Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
Recognised continuous local government service
The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
Cycle to work Scheme
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
Employee benefits platform

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Miss Plaskitt, plaskittt@hallparkacademy.org.uk . To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

Your reasons for applying for the role
Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Health and Social Care

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join our experienced and dynamic Social Sciences department. The post would suit an ECT or a more experienced candidate.

What the school offers its staff

Hall Park Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member ofRedhill College of Leadership and Developmentand as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regionalTeaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Miss Plaskitt,plaskittt@hallparkacademy.org.uk. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Health and Social Care

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has outstanding leadership skills and a proven ability to motivate and inspire others
• Has good curriculum knowledge and a strong understanding of pedagogy and practice in teaching, learning and assessment
• Is an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Uses innovative and creative thinking to make a real difference to the lives of children
• Has energy, drive and a commitment in developing the positive team ethos of the school and in imparting a shared vision to pupils, parents and staff

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work in a very special school; one which is forward thinking, dedicated to the improving the lives of all children and continuously seeks to be the best it can possibly be
• Highly motivated pupils who are eager to learn and engage in lessons
• A school that doesn’t do fads or gimmicks; one which puts teacher workload and wellbeing at the centre of every decision we make
• A commitment to your future development through a well-structured CPD programme
• The chance to work as part of a small multi-academy trust who are relentless in their drive to deliver the best learning experiences to all
• Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
• Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
• Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
• Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
• A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
• Death in service benefit.

Further details about the role

Our pupils would like an Assistant Headteacher who:

• Is firm but fair and has a good sense of humour
• Is genuinely interested in what they have to say
• Puts pupils at the heart of teaching and learning
• Enjoys supporting them to become the best that they can be

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position. The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our happy and hardworking team.

Candidates should be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner
• A team player
• Enthusiastic about learning
• Familiar with the National Curriculum
• Able to contribute to our very high standards
• Organised and committed

Furthermore candidates should:

• Have a strong moral purpose which puts pupils at the centre of everything
• Believe in high achievement for all pupils

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a very special school; one which is forward thinking, dedicated to the improving the lives of all children and continuously seeks to be the best it can possibly be
• Highly motivated pupils who are eager to learn and engage in lessons
• A school that doesn’t do fads or gimmicks; one which puts teacher workload and wellbeing at the centre of every decision we make
• A commitment to your future development through a well-structured CPD programme
• The chance to work as part of a small multi-academy trust who are relentless in their drive to deliver the best learning experiences to all
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• Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
• Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
• Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
• Extensive CPD opportunities
• Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
• A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
• For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) holiday entitlement.
• Death in service benefit.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This position is to cover maternity leave and is a 1 year fixed term contract. Rhyddings, part of the LET Education Trust, are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, qualified Teacher of Geography to join our successful and expanding team and school.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is both creative and challenging in their teaching. They will be passionate and committed to ensuring pupils maximise their potential and achievement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across our whole 11-16 age and ability range and will be well supported by our experienced Subject Leads and wider Humanities team.

As a key member of the team you will be expected to have experience in teaching across both KS3 & KS4, including the delivery of the GSCE specification. We want a teacher who strives for excellence, builds fantastic relationships and maximises pupil progress.

This post is therefore for a suitably experienced teacher or new entrant to the profession and the Trust operates full salary portability on the Main Professional Scales (M1- UPS3).

The department has two teachers, suited together, but also benefits from a wider Humanities team of seven staff, again all suited together. We benefit from a larger network via the ELSA and LET Education Trust. We have access to excellent SLE Support from within the Trust.

We offer Geography as a discreet subject at KS3 and at KS4 it is popular with a good take up, where pupils follow the AQA GCSE Specification with 5 hours learning per fortnight.

We are keen to further promote Geography within our curriculum and ensure there is sustainable growth on the firm foundations already in place.

Pupils undertake fieldwork in the local community and beyond and we have an active Eco Council, overseen by the department.

What the school offers its staff

We have a comprehensive offer of professional development. This includes regular CPD opportunities across the year for whole staff, teams and individuals.

Our curriculum planning meetings are developmental and this is further supported by our dedicated weekly hour of Personal Professional Development.

We subscribe and use StepLab Coaching and Walkthroughs to support our CPD offer. A number of staff have successfully completed NPQs.

This underpins our research approach to our appraisal system, which is based on a Personal Inquiry Question. School also has a CPD library, uses collaborative learning tools, as well as accessing external courses and training, including NPQ’s. Work across the Trust is also a feature of our commitment to developing our staff and providing the very best opportunities.

All members of our community have access and use Office 365 including collaborative learning tools such as MS Teams and OneNote through wireless and portable technologies.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rhyddings has Child Safeguarding Policies/Procedures in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance to us and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff fully comply with the school’s policies/procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the designated person of any concerns, record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately. Staff are responsible for their own actions and behaviour and should avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and intentions. Staff should work, and be seen to work, in an open and transparent way.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative teacher to join our highly professional and successful mathematics team. The successful candidate will be a skilled practitioner who is able to inspire and enthuse students through dynamic and creative teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious colleague to join a truly outstanding department in a successful, progressive and happy school.

What the school offers its staff

At King James’s School we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. With a comprehensive training and development programme, tailored to your needs and the requirements of the school, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety of children/young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should provide us with two references, which will be obtained prior to interview. We will also carry out online searches for candidates shortlisted for interview as part of our due diligence. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. This post involves direct contact with children and considered to be a regulated activity. This role is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so most criminal convictions must be disclosed to us.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an inspirational teacher with enthusiasm, sensitivity, resilience, drive, strong interpersonal skills and ambition who is committed to raising the expectations and achievements of our students. The ability to teach English at A level would be an advantage. You will also be required to teach a small amount of KS3 Humanities in this role.

If you are passionate about high quality, evidence informed teaching and learning and want to join a school with exceptionally high aspirations and ambitions for staff and students, we welcome your application. We may interview candidates before the closing date for exceptional applications.

What the school offers its staff

The school is part of the South-east Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust (SMART).

Commitment to safeguarding

Liskeard School and Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.