Teacher of Law with 2nd Subject

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Law to join our dedicated team, delivering the highest quality education for our popular and successful A Level Law course. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to teach OCR A Level Law, with a passion for fostering academic excellence and student engagement.

While the ability to offer an additional subject is advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications from ECTs, as well as experienced teachers eager to contribute to our vibrant learning community. Join us in shaping the future of aspiring legal minds.

It’s incredibly important to us here at The Chalk Hills Academy that all our teachers feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged and given adequate opportunities to develop. As a Teaching Trust, we offer exceptional teacher training and high-quality professional development programmes catered to your needs. Consequently, we have many success stories of teachers that have joined us and been given excellent CPD and training that has allowed them to climb the career ladder!

If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic and successful Academy, come and join us at The Chalk Hills Academy!

Key Duties

·       To have responsibility for planning, delivery, and assessment of learning activities in line with OCR A Level Law.

·       To ensure student achievement within these groups is at least in line with expectations.

·       To be accountable for progress and achievement of students within these groups.

·       To have responsibility for the pastoral care of an identified tutor group.

·       To implement school policies and procedures as appropriate in day-to-day activities.

The successful candidate will

·       Experience of teaching OCR A Level Law.

·       ECTs are welcome.

·       Resilience, adaptability and a can-do attitude.

·       A commitment to inclusive education support from a hard-working team.

·       Good behaviour management skills and a sound knowledge of the OCR A Level Law curriculum.

·       The ability to work as part of a team and undertake pastoral duties as a form tutor will be a key requirement.

·       Teach a 2nd subject in Humanities, English or Science.

Job specifics

Start date                  September  2024

Salary                          MPS/UPS (dependent of actual experience)

Job Role                     Permanent, Full time or Part time to be discussed

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.

Perkbox and Perkbox Medical

NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College

Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs

Reduced gym membership rates and free on-site gym

Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers

On-site Indian head or shoulder massage

Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon

Free eye test vouchers

Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor

Free tea and coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters

Free onsite car parking at all academies

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment

Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.