Teacher of Geography
Manor Croft Academy
Kirklees
- New
- Salary:
- MPR / UPR, (£31,650 to £49,084)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Manor Croft Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Geography to join our academy in February 2025 on a full time, temporary basis. To be part of our forward thinking and aspirational team. We are a department committed to ensuring all students within the school reach their uttermost potential and welcome ambitious candidates with the ability to enthuse and engage children in Geography lessons. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, we would love to hear from you.
Manor Croft Academy has undergone a significant transformation in recent years; resultantly, it now boasts some of the best levels of progress across the region (+0.39). Our learners demonstrate a relentless desire to succeed and show high levels of engagement, interest and resilience when learning new skills and knowledge. Behaviour and focus in classrooms is truly outstanding.
Our leadership team was rated outstanding by Ofsted, we continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join one of the most improved and now oversubscribed academies in the country with some of the best outcomes in the north of England. An academy with a culture of professional learning and reflection and one which works effectively with its community to bring about sustainable improvements. We actively welcome applications from talented teachers who wish to further develop their career in our Geography Department.
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01924 325230 if you would like to arrange a visit.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
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
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
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.
About Manor Croft Academy
Manor Croft Academy draws directly from the local community with the majority of pupils living within walking distance. The vast majority of its intake comes from its four main feeder primary schools. Located in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Manor Croft is an exciting place to learn and we are committed to delivering a high quality education for all our students. At Manor Croft we believe that our core purpose is to prepare young people to enter a fast moving and rapidly changing environment. To prepare them for such a challenge we work to develop their skills, knowledge and resilience, which in turn will enable them to achieve the highest possible qualifications. It is essential for our success to maintain high standards at all times and this is only possible with collaboration between staff, parents and students.
We are one of the most improved and now oversubscribed academies in the country with some of the best outcomes in the north of England. We have over 800 delightful students who have embraced the new Delta systems and are happy to be taught in a caring, supportive and academically challenging environment.
As the academy grows we are widening our curriculum and are excited to offer more and more opportunities for the students of Dewsbury.
The academy is a great place to work and develop yourself professionally, we continually challenge ourselves to improve the life chances for our students and raise their aspirations.
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