Teacher of Humanities

Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Teacher of Humanities to join our vibrant department. This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who is eager to shape a diverse, forward-thinking curriculum and lead a classroom of inquisitive minds. We are looking for a professional who is deeply invested in pupil attainment and aspirations across all ability levels and fostering a lifelong love for discovery. The successful candidate will promote high standards of achievement through effective teaching and learning, cultivating a vibrant, high-challenge environment where pupils thrive. They will also play a key role in shaping an inclusive, innovative curriculum that reflects our diverse pupil body, utilising adaptive teaching practices to empower pupils of all ability levels to reach their full potential. We value challenge and active participation. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a genuine interest in their subject among all pupils. We are seeking an exceptional practitioner with a proven track record of resilience and vision, who can inspire diverse pupil groups to excel. The position is on a full-time, temporary basis until 31 August 2027 in the first instance and offers an exciting opportunity to teach History, Geography, and Life across Key Stage 3. Applications are welcomed from teachers across the experience range. We offer an extensive programme of academy and Trust Professional Development to ensure all colleagues continue to develop as practitioners and have opportunities to work collaboratively across subjects and across academies within our Trust. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will have an experienced subject mentor assigned from day one in post. Colleagues are supported through their early career years with regular check ins from line managers and opportunities to meet with other ECT's across the Trust and colleagues from HR where any further support and guidance may be required. We are an inclusive academy and Trust and embrace opportunities to develop all colleagues on their journey to success. All newly appointed teaching colleagues receive a bespoke onboarding induction including their first day off timetable to ensure sufficient time and preparation can take place. If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached, we'd love to hear from you.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org). Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Cycle to Work Scheme
What the school offers its staff As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org). Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.