Reports to: Head of Department

Location: Hamstead Hall Academy

Contract: Fixed Term /Maternity Cover

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale/UPR 

Hamstead Hall Academy are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Teacher of History. A heavily oversubscribed 11 – 18 Academy in Birmingham with excellent, highly committed staff. Hamstead Hall Academy is a vibrant, dynamic, and interactive Academy for students of all abilities where achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone with a vision for high quality provision and the passion and determination to implement this vision.

We are very proud to be a comprehensive and diverse academy serving our local community.

Our Mission Statement, “Success for All Through Hard Work and Harmony” supports our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. 

Our ‘5 Ps – Pathway to Success’ are the values that underpin our work with students and the standards we set.

PRIDE – PERSISTENCE – PATIENCE – PREPARATION - PROGRESS

We are looking for someone who is:

*    An outstanding and effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards.

*    An excellent communicator with interpersonal skills and can think strategically.

*    Knowledge of the Curriculum requirements at (KS3, 4 & 5)  

*    Experienced in implementing strategies to improve attitudes to learning and outcomes .

*    A strategic thinker who will inspire staff and students to reach their full potential.

*    A warm person with high levels of emotional intelligence.

Why join Hamstead Hall Academy Trust?

Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We want to support our staff in and outside of work.

We offer all our staff a comprehensive range of benefits, these include:

• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential support and advice
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Refer a friend scheme with monetary rewards
• Contributions to eye tests and money towards frames/ lenses
• Free annual Flu and Covid vaccines
• Instant discounts off many retailers, restaurants, holidays and gyms through our Employee Benefits Platform
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Generous allocation of PPA
• Extensive supportive ETC programme
• Curriculum structure of 4 periods a day which supports a reduction in planning and workload demands
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career

For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the academy please contact HR- HR@hamsteadhall.com