Teacher of RE

An optional TLR2a is available for Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator

Woodkirk Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic RE Teacher with excellent classroom management skills who is capable of teaching outstanding lessons across the age range. This post would suit either a NQT or, a teacher with at least a year’s experience may be eligible to apply for a TLR in ‘Teaching and Learning’.

Woodkirk is a well-established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments.

We aim to provide a safe, happy and ordered environment where all our young people have the maximum opportunities to fully develop their individual skills and abilities. Our latest Ofsted report stated ‘Around the academy, students’ behaviour is always good and often exemplary and the quality of care and quality of pastoral care and welfare arrangements are outstanding’. We try to ensure first class learning in all its various forms for all students, irrespective of ability or background.

Acquiring Academy Status, and being a strategic partner in the Leeds City Teaching Schools Alliance, has allowed us to direct more resources towards our ultimate aim of providing a world class educational experience for Woodkirk students alongside excellent opportunities for staff to develop their career.

A detailed job description and person specification is available but to give you a flavour of whether you are the right person for this exceptional opportunity for a committed and passionate classroom practitioner to make a difference and in return build a successful career at Woodkirk Academy, we are looking for someone who has:

• A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification.
• A strong track record of outstanding RE teaching.
• The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department.
• Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills.
• A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues.
• The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds.
• A clear commitment to improving their own and others performance through effective continuous professional development.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Details may be obtained from the school by telephone, 0113 8873607, by email chorley.h@woodkirkacademy.com or downloaded from our website www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk.

Completed applications can be sent by post addressed to The Headteacher, Mr J B White or by email to chorley.h@woodkirkacademy.com

Closing Date: 9am Monday 16 March 2015

Woodkirk Academy
Rein Road
Tingley
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF3 1JQ
Website: www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk