Teacher of Social Studies and RE

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom

Job description

Northern Leaders Trust, formerly Kenton Schools Academy Trust, formed in 2014, is a growing, passionate Trust in the North East of England. Our eyes are firmly fixed on providing the best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally.

At Kenton, our strong and committed team shares our vision of ensuring all students not only reach their potential but are also happy, confident and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Social Studies and RE. The post is open to both experienced and early career teachers. For early career teachers, we offer a comprehensive suite of training and support.

Our Faculty of Social Studies comprises the Head of Faculty plus five teachers. This is a vibrant, exciting, and supportive department that oversees a range of popular courses throughout the various Key Stages, with the majority of courses at Key Stage 5. Subjects include Criminology, Child Development, Health and Social Care, Law, Psychology, RE and Sociology. The department is well-resourced and benefits from close links with other departments.

If you are the person we are looking for, you will possess a broad base of subject knowledge, a proven track record of effectiveness and impact as a classroom teacher, and strong analytical skills with the ability to use data effectively to track progress and raise achievement.

In return, we offer:

• Access to fantastic ECT support for early careers teachers/professional development for those who have already passed statutory induction
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, such as the cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Access to on-site gym facilities
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff

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Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

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Salary

£30k - £46.53k per annum