Teacher of PRE

Teacher of PRE 

Location: Ormiston Forge Academy, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath B64 6QU (Sandwell) 

Salary: MPS/UPS £30,000-£46,525

Contract type: Full Time 

Contract term: Fixed Term, 1 year 

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, creative and inspirational Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, to contribute fully to the PRE department within the next academic year at the academy. You will have the ability to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and possibly Key Stage 5. 

If you are able to motivate all students to achieve or exceed their target grades, if you are passionate about PRE, have an interest in being at the cutting edge and are driven to ensure students receive the best possible experience, then this job is for you.  

You will be joining an excellent PRE department that has a relentless focus on raising achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher. (All our ECT’s are well supported by an excellent induction programme). 

The ideal candidate must have the following: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (ability to teach to Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and possibly Key Stage 5). 
• Be versatile to take on a range of activities 
• Have the ability to work within a larger team 
• Have high expectations of all learners 
• Ability to teach out of subject if required 

The successful candidate will: 

• Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students; 
• Have a commitment to inclusion; 
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department; 
• Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour. 
• Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy 
• Already possess or be working towards QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) 

We can offer you: 

• The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students; 
• An innovative curriculum; 
• The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future; 
• An excellent ECT programme (if applicable); 
• A data rich environment focused on raising standards. 

Our young people deserve nothing less than the best, so if you can be the best then we would like to hear from YOU! 

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Priya Devi, Acting Head of PRE, on 01384 566598 or email priya.devi@oatforge.co.uk. 

How to apply:

Visit us online at www.oatcareers.co.uk where you can find further information and details on how to apply. Please note that CVs are not accepted. 

Job start date: September 2024 (earlier start date can be considered) 

Closing date date/time: 15 April 2024 at midday 

Interviews to be held: week commencing 22 April 2024 

Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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