Are you able to turn any classroom into a high-energy learning environment at a moment's notice? If so, you will be interested in the Cover Teacher opportunity that we currently have available at Horbury Academy.
The Academy needs a dedicated individual with a passion for Education, to provide cover for classes in the absence of teachers as and when required across the whole curriculum. Candidates will be able to teach with confidence, creating an enriching and orderly environment in which pupils can learn. Successful candidates will also be required to utilise specialist skills for classroom activities, to enhance the learning and progress of pupils in subject areas.
The successful candidate will be qualified to a degree level in a subject area of relevance to the curriculum at the Academy.
The position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm.
At Horbury Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our Employee Benefit package .
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
1. Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
2. Technology scheme via SmartTech*
3. Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
4. Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
5. 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
6. Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
7. Cycle to Work Scheme*
8. Free annual flu jab
9. Free, on-site parking at every site
10. Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
Closing Date: Monday 11 May at 9.00am
Interviews likely to be held: Week commencing 11 May
Application forms are available from
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi 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. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.