Total 179 Education / Training job vacancies in Sheffield

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a science teacher you will:

- Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons to students with a range of special educational needs (SEN), Mainly SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health)

- Support students' educational and emotional development

- Adapt lessons to cater to varying abilities, ensuring each student reaches their full potential.

- Build positive relationships with both students and staff.

- Provide support to the primary staff in the planning and delivery of the science curriculum to improve subject knowledge.

- Deliver qualifications which are best suited to the learner’s ability to ensure the best outcomes are met for the learners.

TLR

- To support in the development, implementation and monitoring of strategies to improve the quality of education across the school.

- To support SLT in conducting the quality assurance across the school.

- To support staff in understanding the pedagogy which underpins SEMH teaching and how this is implemented within the classroom.

- To offer support to less experienced staff members in teaching and learning.

What the school offers its staff

• Do you want to be driven by a sense of moral purpose rather than data?
• Do you want high quality professional development and support?
• Do you want to support the teaching of small classes where relationships are a priority and a pleasure?
• Do you want to work with highly supportive colleagues who share your values and ethos in a genuine family atmosphere?
• Do you want to work in an organisation that supports career progression?
• Do you want to work in a school where forward thinking behaviour theories and strategies result in a calm and purposeful environment?

Commitment to safeguarding

We all have a statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care. We have safeguarding policies and systems in place to help their safety and ensure a consistent approach to practices throughout the school, followed by all staff.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of English with a proven track record of excellence in the classroom. You will be required to teach KS3 and KS4 English Language and Literature. The successful candidate will demonstrate personal skills and qualities that align to an already established positive, hardworking and committed team. The English Department at Dinnington High School is the most improved department in Rotherham, evidenced by our most recent results and so this role presents a particularly exciting opportunity.

The successful candidate will be fully committed to the academy’s ethos and vision and be prepared to continue their professional development to ensure they become an outstanding practitioner, willing to go the extra mile. With a demonstrable record of good or outstanding results, they will have a commitment to raising aspirations and achievement, supporting the wider academy community.

What the school offers its staff

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people. In all our work with students, staff and parents, we strive to follow the Dinnington Way: Responsibility, Respect and Resilience

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be submitted to recruitment@nclt.ac.uk

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

We are looking for someone who is well motivated and passionate, a team player who is also able to work independently using their own initiative. We are particularly interested in teachers who have experience and/or interest in working in KS1.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a supportive, positive environment with a forward thinking, committed staff team and enthusiastic children and parents.

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

Our opportunity:

We wish to appoint an exceptional teacher of Design and Technology to support the future development of our very successful Technology department within Yewlands Academy. The successful candidate would teach KS3 and KS4, and will ideally have a specialism in teaching product design, although we welcome applications from other specialisms such as food and textiles.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and NQTs/ECTs. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our ambitious team and rapidly improving school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
• Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in Technology
• Is enthusiastic and has passion for the curriculum and the potential of every student
• Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
• Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community

The role will focus upon:

• The quality of teaching and learning
• Assessment and monitoring of performance
• The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
• Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues

What the school offers its staff

• A hardworking and enthusiastic technology department with outstanding technician support.
• Well resourced workshops, IT suite and a newly equipped textiles classroom.
• Fantastic students
• High quality professional development and support
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
• 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

Further details about the role

At Yewlands Academy, we pride ourselves on having a strong ethos, based on mutual respect and care, celebrating our diversity and recognising success. We constantly strive to improve the life chances of our students by ensuring the highest levels of achievement.

To arrange an informal chat please contact Executive Assistant, Sharon Fort, by emailSFort@brigantiatrust.net

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found hereYewlands Academy - Policies

Brigantia Learning 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 successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October 2024

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

Maternity cover, required from January 2025, for one year or until the post holder returns.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and energetic Mathematics Teacher to join our committed team.

We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
• Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in Maths
• Is enthusiastic and has passion for the curriculum and the potential of every student
• Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
• Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Hinde House Academy and its community

The role will focus upon:

• The quality of teaching and learning
• Assessment and monitoring of performance
• The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
• Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A hardworking and enthusiastic Maths department
• Fantastic students
• High quality professional development and support
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
• 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

Our mission is to ensure every child enjoys school and secures outstanding progress and attainment.

We aspire to be the best inner-city school in the country.

Only by recruiting and retaining the very best staff, and developing them further, do we believe we will continue to improve.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, keen to work in partnership with teachers and able to work under instruction as well as having the ability to use their initiative. They should have the ability to build excellent relationships with adults and children and be able to work as part of our whole school team. Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.

Further details about the role

Want to find out more? To arrange an informal chat please contact Mrs Amanda Jenkins (Executive Assistant) by email ajenkins@brigantiatrust.net

Interviews will take place on either 23rd or 24th October 2024. Date to be confirmed.

Brigantia Learning 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 successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found www.hindehouse.net/Policies

Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.

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

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification
• Are willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required
• Have working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years
• Have experience of teaching children or young people with SEND including Autism in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting
• Have the ability to teach all subjects
• Have the ability to lead Mathematics throughout the school
• Have expert knowledge on the delivery of Mathematics and early numeracy teaching.
• Are committed to supporting the aims of the academy

What the school offers its staff

• An exciting opportunity to join a brand-new school with strong partnerships to the academy schools’ network and other local schools and organisations
• A high priority to your own learning, including access to tailored CPD and coaching
• Leading employment benefits including access to pension scheme and employee assistance programmes
• Opportunities to grow your career and for professional development as we encourage collaboration between our academies
• An opportunity to join a team of dedicated and hard-working professionals who put our pupils at the centre of everything they do and are constantly striving to improve their knowledge, skills and practice

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented maths teacher. You will join a school with an incredible culture where you can contribute to the development of the maths curriculum. You will be committed to continuous improvement, striving to be the best teacher you can be. As such, you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress and attainment for every pupil. Furthermore, all teachers contribute to the pupil elective and enrichment programme and are expected to engage in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

Please see attached recruitment information pack.

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

We are looking for class room teachers one of which preferably with Maths specialism for our Gleadless site. The successful candidate will help us to deliver a high quality provision for our students and their families.

The students who attend Bents Green School all have barriers to their learning linked to autism, communication and interaction. We are passionate about ensuring that all our students receive the best education possible, preparing them for adult life outside school and helping them become respected and valued members of society.

We are proud of our students and see the unique potential in each individual. We are looking for teachers who share our core values and ethos; people who are committed to ensuring that our students receive the highest quality education in a happy and secure environment.

Our staff are both dedicated and highly skilled and contribute to a nurturing and kind school. We are proud to have been awarded the Trauma Informed Schools award, and building relationships with students and their families is central to our practice. Any successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they share these values.

The successful candidate should:

- Be committed to safeguarding at all times

- Have an ability to teach a range of subjects

- Be student centred

- Have excellent communication skills

- Be committed to involving parents and the community in the life of the school

- Be committed to trauma informed and nurture approaches

- Be confident, positive, calm and tenacious

- Have a positive outlook on life and education

- Hold high expectations of teaching, learning and behaviour

- Be passionate about students’ learning and well-being

Bents Green School currently operates across three sites – Ringinglow, Gleadless and Westfield – and staff may be required to work across all sites in order to meet the needs of the students.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Medical form. We will also conduct online checks of applicants as per Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy at: http://bentsgreenschool.co.uk/safeguarding/safeguarding-policy. Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Karen Taylor, PA to the Leadership Team on 0114 236545.

For an informal conversation with the Co-Headteachers, Aileen Hosty and Laura Rzepinski, please contact the school in the first instance.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

What the school offers its staff

Westfield Health Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional Development

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.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role Inclusive Recruitment & Selection We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change. We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net Trust Values The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values: Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job title: Teacher of Science

Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN

Salary: Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range plus a Golden Hello/R&R payment

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start date: January 2025

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science. The ideal candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented and knowledgeable Teacher of Science who can positively and actively support our mission to become an ‘Outstanding’ school. Our core values are ambition, knowledge and determination and we are seeking an individual who not only shares but exemplifies these principles.

Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school with a thriving Sixth Form and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we are committed to providing an environment where both students and staff have every opportunity to thrive, ensuring their potential is nurtured and developed to the fullest extent. Our school has motivated, determined students with a high percentage going on to attend Russell Group universities.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our school and the local community. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual with outstanding attention to detail. This role offers both challenges and great rewards within a supportive and welcoming school environment.

For individuals with ambition, there is the potential for additional responsibilities, which come with a TLR-paid position.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies Page and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 13 October 2024. Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.

If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each school, across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job title: Teacher of Maths

Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN

Salary: Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range plus a Golden Hello/R&R payment

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start date: January 2025

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Maths. The ideal candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented and knowledgeable Teacher of Maths who can positively and actively support our mission to become an ‘Outstanding’ school. Our core values are ambition, knowledge and determination and we are seeking an individual who not only shares but exemplifies these principles.

Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school with a thriving Sixth Form and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we are committed to providing an environment where both students and staff have every opportunity to thrive, ensuring their potential is nurtured and developed to the fullest extent. Our school has motivated, determined students with a high percentage going on to attend Russell Group universities.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our school and the local community. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual with outstanding attention to detail. This role offers both challenges and great rewards within a supportive and welcoming school environment.

For individuals with ambition, there is the potential for additional responsibilities, which come with a TLR-paid position.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies Page and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 20 October 2024. Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.

If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each school, across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job title: Teacher of English

Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN

Salary: Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range plus a Golden Hello/R&R payment

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start date: January 2025

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English. The ideal candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented and knowledgeable Teacher of English who can positively and actively support our mission to become an ‘Outstanding’ school. Our core values are ambition, knowledge and determination and we are seeking an individual who not only shares but exemplifies these principles.

Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school with a thriving Sixth Form and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we are committed to providing an environment where both students and staff have every opportunity to thrive, ensuring their potential is nurtured and developed to the fullest extent. Our school has motivated, determined students with a high percentage going on to attend Russell Group universities.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our school and the local community. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual with outstanding attention to detail. This role offers both challenges and great rewards within a supportive and welcoming school environment.

For individuals with ambition, there is the potential for additional responsibilities, which come with a TLR-paid position.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies Page and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 20 October 2024. Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.

If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each school, across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job title: Teacher of MFL

Location: Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN

Salary: Highly competitive United Learning Teachers Pay Range plus a Golden Hello/R&R payment

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start date: January 2025

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a Teacher of MFL. The ideal candidate will be a driven, goal-oriented and knowledgeable Teacher of MFL who can positively and actively support our mission to become an ‘Outstanding’ school. Our core values are ambition, knowledge and determination and we are seeking an individual who not only shares but exemplifies these principles.

Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school with a thriving Sixth Form and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we are committed to providing an environment where both students and staff have every opportunity to thrive, ensuring their potential is nurtured and developed to the fullest extent. Our school has motivated, determined students with a high percentage going on to attend Russell Group universities.

This role requires a focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our school and the local community. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual with outstanding attention to detail. This role offers both challenges and great rewards within a supportive and welcoming school environment.

For individuals with ambition, there is the potential for additional responsibilities, which come with a TLR-paid position.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies Page and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 20 October 2024. Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.

If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each school, across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

•Degree in drama or a relevant equivalent (2:1 degree as a minimum is desirable)

•Qualified teacher status

•Relevant professional development relating to knowledge-based curriculum

Skills and knowledge

•Highly effective communication skills.

•Able to use / learn and adopt traditional pedagogical approaches

•Clear commitment to and understanding of child protection matters

•Exceptional subject knowledge and knowledge of the National Curriculum

•Knowledge of current initiatives relating to achievement and inclusion

•Knowledge of relevant GCSE or A Level syllabus and assessment

Experience

•Teaching drama to a full range of age and ability within a secondary school

•Track record as a successful classroom practitioner across the secondary school age and ability range

•Exam board examiner

•A level teaching

•Evidence of strong pupil outcomes and examination success, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils

Personal qualities

•Clear understanding of working effectively with the leadership team

•Proven record of being transparent, approachable, and accountable

•High expectations which motivate and challenge pupils

•Ability to receive and act on feedback

•Strong attention to detail

•Aligned to values of our trust and schools

What the school offers its staff

Reasons to join Mercia School:

•Outstanding School - Mercia is one of a small number of schools that is graded as outstanding. You will have access to sector-leading practice

•Team - You will join an ambitious, talented and positive team of leaders and staff.

•Support - Leaders and teachers have fantastic initial and on-going support to fulfil their roles. Senior Leaders work hard to support teachers and ensure their time is protected.

•Exceptional behaviour - Pupils at Mercia behave impeccably. We believe teachers should be able to teach and pupils should have an appetite to learn. Our centralised and consistent behaviour systems improve wellbeing for all.

•Workload - We remove all unnecessary tasks that take time away from supporting pupil learning. We have reduced data and administration tasks. Teachers have lower contact ratios compared to most schools, so they have more time to prepare great lessons. Teacher time is focussed on teaching and supporting pupils throughout the day.

•Time - We have a longer school day which is designed to support pupils and staff. Within this time all pupils receive great lessons, access a full enrichment programme and undertake homework in assisted 'self -study

•Professional Development - All staff receive an exceptional induction, and consistent on-going support and CPD. You will work alongside exceptional colleagues.

•High retention - Staff retention is high as staff are happy and proud of their school. They have a good work life balance and have a sense of belonging. We are all driven and motivated by our mission.

•Family Dining - Family dining is special. We all eat together as a family and collectively show gratitude to our community. Teachers are catered for free of charge.

•Enrichment - Teachers teach and lead pupils in their areas of interest or expertise outside of the 'normal' curriculum. Teachers offer sport, STEM, music, drama, the arts and much more. Strong relationships are built and forged in these moments.

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

Applicants must have the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status.

• Practical knowledge of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.

• Strives to meet and exceed all the Teacher standards.

• Has the ability to be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a creative and energetic approach to teaching and learning.
• The capability to demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.

• A flexible and willing approach to always stay curious about learning and be fully involved in all Trust aims and objectives.
• The ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills and have the desire to work as a proactive member of a complex team.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A supportive leadership team committed to professional development for all staff.
• Access to a number of national partner schools operating at the very highest level.
• Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Being part of a family of schools within a values-based Trust.
• A comprehensive induction and support programme.
• Recognition of the importance of work life balance. Your emotional well- being is important to us. We strive to balance life and work. We endeavour to create the best possible environment in which you can grow and enjoy a genuinely fulfilling professional life.

• A passionate commitment to your continuing professional development with learning routes to match your interests and ambitions.

• Opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. White Woods Primary 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.