Teacher of History (NQT considered)
We are currently looking for a HISTORY TEACHER at Ark Alexandra Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the academy following approval from the DfE for a merger of Ark Helenswood and Ark William Parker from September 2019, both previously single sex schools which will come together as one co-educational school. Both schools have worked well together and have achieved impressive results in their combined Sixth Form: top 15% nationally for progress.
We are seeking a teacher who is enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious to join our well qualified, committed staff. You will be joining a History Department who are determined to deliver outstanding teaching and learning in order that we achieve excellent academic results for our students.
The ideal candidate will:
As the ideal candidate you will:
· be committed to raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
· have excellent leadership and management skills
· have a resilient character and a strong personal drive
· an unwavering determination to work with students of all abilities
· be committed to continually improving classroom practice
· A desire to deliver enrichment activities after school
· be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.
We are committed to ensuring all staff have access to a comprehensive programme of professional development and currently dedicate one afternoon to training sessions on a weekly basis. Our middle and senior leaders are supported with the NPQML and NPQSL and other agreed training. We invest in our teachers through coaching, training and career planning. We want you to be the best teacher so that our students receive the very best learning and progress.
Alexandra Academy is part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK’s most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country. Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:
- Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
Visits to our school are encouraged; to arrange, please contact Jan Laker, HR Manager on 01424 757928 or jlaker@arkhelenswood.org.
If you are interested in applying for the Ark Teacher Training programme at Ark Alexandra, please contact the team on teachertraining@arkonline.org or 0203 116 6353.
To apply please submit your application online by visiting our website www.arkalexandra.org
Start date: September 2019
Salary: Ark MPR £24,313 - £35,883 / UPR £38,115 - £40,985
Location: Hastings
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Ark Alexandra Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.