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Salary MPR / UPR, (£31,650 to £49,084).
Garforth Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of History to join our academy in September 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
As a successful and dynamic Academy, Garforth is an exciting place to learn and a great place to work. If you choose to come and join us, you will become part of a well-established, talented and committed team of staff.
Your new school
With nearly 2000 students aged between 11 and 18, Garforth Academy is a busy and vibrant place. The academy serves a predominantly urban catchment area, which includes Garforth, Kippax, Aberford, Micklefield, Swillington and Colton among others. We are a large and oversubscribed academy, and we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and doing our best to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.
Your new role
We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum in our History department. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.
Why join us?
Our staff are talented, enthusiastic and strive to deliver innovative learning experiences to our young people. They also enrich, guide and support our students to ensure they are fully prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of work or further studies. We pride ourselves on providing our students with the knowledge, skills and resilience to achieve the highest possible standards academically, socially and personally.
We have a staff rewards budget that encourages staff to socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Garforth, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best. We have a comprehensive CPD programme for all our staff.
In 2023, our outcomes at both KS4 and KS5 were again well above national expectations in both attainment and progress and a huge variety of extra-curricular activities were available to our students from after school clubs to day trips, to sports/musical events, a whole school production, Duke of Edinburgh weekends to week long residentials abroad. It even includes a full year group team building/resilience residential.
We are confident our Academy provides a fantastic teaching environment, whether you are beginning your career or looking to further develop it, and we would encourage you to come and see for yourself! This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
Employee Benefits
Financial Wellbeing:
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme.
* Access to an extensive discounts platform.
Physical Wellbeing:
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household.
* Gym & fitness discounts.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Free annual flu jab.
Mental Wellbeing:
* Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme.
* Menopause Support Service.
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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