This role is a great opportunity for a teacher at any stage in their career, from an ECT looking to develop their career to an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge.  Full time or part time (up to 0.8 FTE) applications will be considered.   Regardless of your career stage, we will provide you with the necessary professional development and support to enable you to be a great teacher or future leader at Ormiston Sudbury Academy.  A TLR is also available for a candidate with skill and experience.

Ormiston Sudbury Academy caters for 11 to 16-year olds. With 700 students on roll, we provide a vibrant learning environment.  Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the oldest and largest trusts in the country.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust. Teachers will have access to high quality programmes and support from regional lead practitioners; aspiring leaders will be nurtured and encouraged through high quality opportunities.

Our teachers teach because they love to impart knowledge and work with and inspire young people. They are passionate about learning, have a deep love for their subject and ensure students get the best support they need to improve. 

The successful candidate will need to provide our students with an outstanding education in Geography as part of our humanities team, working collaboratively with middle and senior leaders to provide effective support to continue to raise standards of teaching and learning. This is an exciting time to join a team of staff who are working together to improve student outcomes and continually develop themselves as professionals. 

The successful candidate will be;

• A skilled teacher of Geography with an understanding of effective pedagogical approaches.
• Passionate about leading successful learning, in their classroom and across the subject.
• Keen to build on the existing extra curricular provision.
• Organised and have an eye for detail
• A team player
  

In return, we can offer you;

• a range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
• a self-driven approach to professional growth.
• a range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• a consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• a welcoming staff community.
• external leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme.
• a range of staff benefits including; discounts at major retailers through Vivup, a cycle to work scheme, access to a contributory pension scheme and a staff advice and counselling service.

The closing date for applications is 8 January 2025, early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs S Morris, Principal via email contact@ormistonsudbury.co.uk, alternatively both the Principal and Head of Faculty can be contacted on 01787 375131.

Ormiston Sudbury 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.  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.