Teacher of History (Thomas Knyvett College)
Location: Surrey, UK
Education Phase: Secondary
Job Role: Teacher
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Thursday, 30th May 2024
About us
Thomas Knyvett College is part of TheHoward Partnership Trust which advocates staff well-being and has a range ofbenefits for staff who work with us. We understand the current context ofteaching and are keen to improve while supporting staff in their own careerdevelopment and passions. As you will be joining a Trust that spans allphases, mainstream and special provision, we are able to draw on a vast rangeof expertise and also give variety and opportunity to our staff. ThomasKnyvett College has excellent transport links being on bus routes, near theStaines by-pass and A30 and is only a six minute walk from Ashford Station.
Being part of The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) will provide youwith a wealth of opportunities, including excellent career progression routes.Regardless of your experience or level of responsibility, you will find a rangeof exciting opportunities to ensure that you can constantly develop andprogress. THPT Education is a strong element of the trust and provides manyopportunities to progress your own learning ,including the NPQs such as ‘Leading Teaching’ or ‘NPQSL’.
THPTvalue their staff highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates acrossthe trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme thatincludes Loyalty & Service Awards, access to discount schemes, membershipof the Teacher Pension Scheme, and access to the Employee Assistance Programmethrough Education Support. THPT schools also offer all teachers an additionalcommuted INSET day in the autumn term to support staff wellbeing. We also have a fully equipped gym at Thomas KnyvettCollege, which staff have access to use before or after school.
Alladults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and havea duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. TheHoward Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective ofgender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. Weare particularly keen to hear from candidates from diverse backgrounds in orderthat our staff reflect the rich diversity of our community.
Allapplicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UKprior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UKimmigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulateddocumentation prior to interview.
We are keen to recruit teachers to joinour journey ‘To excel at ‘Bringing out the Best’ in students of allabilities, increasing their life-chances for future success and fulfilment’and look forward to meeting you.
The Howard Partnership Trust(THPT) is a Surrey based Multi-Academy Trust, comprising four secondary,six primary schools and three special schools.
Job Description
Full-time, permanent role
Start: Easter 2024
We are happy to receive a full CV in the first instance to be considered before a full application is made. Please email this to HRTeam@tkc.thpt.org.uk so we can action accordingly.
Wehave an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and innovative Teacherof History to join our Humanities Faculty at Thomas Knyvett College. ThomasKnyvett College is on an exciting, rapid school improvement journey and we’dlike you to be a part of it. We arelooking for a teacher with the passionto work with students who need them most and who can make a real difference inthe lives of young people, especially for those who are disadvantaged. We are looking for someone who has theability to create a nurturing learning environment and who puts students first.
ARecruitment and Retention Allowance may be available for experienced staff, whoare seeking opportunities to develop their leadership.
Teaching and learningis at the heart of everything we do at Thomas Knyvett College. We prioritiseplanning time for teachers by offering all staff PPA time above the 10%national average. Thomas Knyvett College is a place where you really do havethe space to teach. We encourage colleagues to try new things, take risks andhave fun in the classroom. Our teachers are encouraged to be themselves whilstreflecting on the latest developments in pedagogy and how they can be applied.Central to our ethos are the positive relationships and personalised approachwhich we take with all our students.
As a ThomasKnyvett College teacher,you will be fully supported both within the faculty and by the seniorleadership team. Our family of staff and students make this a rewarding placeto work.
Earlyapplications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview andappoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Within The Howard PartnershipTrust (THPT) there are career development opportunities available across alarge number of partnership schools. In addition, THPT is also able to offer:
· an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developingorganisation
· Electronic Vehiclesalary benefit
· an excellent benefit package including Cycle to Work,Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes
· a fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, includinggenerous employer contributions
· rewards and benefits scheme that includes Loyalty andService Awards
· full access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
Values and Behaviours
TheHoward Partnership Trust is a values-based organisation which seeks to recruitindividuals who can demonstrate our values.
Ourvalues will be assessed through the selection process. We therefore ask allapplicants, when providing their supporting statement, to incorporate not onlyhow they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also how theydemonstrate our values.
OurTHPT values are:
· Integrity - displayinghonesty and having strong moral principles
· Partnership - workingtogether and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals
· Advocacy - working hard on behalf ofothers to maximise their success
· Resilience - findingsuccess again after something difficult or negative has happened
· Compassion - displayingempathy towards and a desire to help others
· Aspiration - aiming highto achieve success
Safeguarding and Further Information
The successful candidate will be subject to asatisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
TheHoward Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
Dueto the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level ofcriminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making yourapplication, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-oversor cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withholdinformation about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act,and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will resultin dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or cautionhas been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
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