Teacher of it business studies

Wardle Academy Rochdale £30,000 - £46,525 per year New Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 per year Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: Easter 2024 Apply by: 20 December 2023 Job overview Secondary MPS/UPS Recruitment and Retention allowance may be available for an exceptional candidate About this role: Permanent Required from Easter 2024 Would you like to work at a school recently rated “Good” and on it’s way to “Outstanding”? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Business Studies IT/Enterprise teacher to join the faculty at Wardle Academy. We wish to appoint a well-qualified, dynamic and inspirational teacher who has a passion for developing students’ love of IT systems, processes, programming and package usage, to give them the undeniably critical ICT skills needed for any workplace. We require individuals with the potential to be exceptional. You will maximise the potential of our students by raising their aspirations as well as their attainment. Wardle Academy is part of the Watergrove Trust. The Trust is situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. We share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing young people of unique character, preparing them for their lives ahead. Wardle Academy is located in a semi-rural setting serving the local community. The Academy is easily accessible, within close proximity to the M62 motorway and Smithy Bridge train station. The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students. This post would be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Wardle Academy was inspected by Ofsted in October 2022 and judged to be good in all aspects. We are determined to carry on improving. An essential part of this is the training and development of staff; we encourage our colleagues to seek courses and opportunities which will help them advance the Academy whilst also providing them with enhanced skills, knowledge and career prospects. We are looking for someone who is: A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way An excellent teacher Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves Able to use your own initiative Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people Able to teach both IT Business Studies at Key Stage 3 and at Key Stage 4 Why work for the Watergrove Trust and Wardle Academy? We can offer: The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience Wonderful students who enjoy learning A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic) Cycle to work scheme How to apply: Deadline: Wednesday 20 December 2023 at 9am. Interviews will be held Friday 22 December 2023. Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought. Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check. The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Wardle Academy Wardle Academy Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale Lancashire OL12 9RD United Kingdom +44 1706 373911 Ethos and Values At Wardle Academy, we have a commitment to providing a transformational educational experience for our students. We have very high expectations of our community in everything that we do, and firmly believe that personal development and academic success are complimentary. We empower our students to make a positive impact on our academy, our community and the wider world. As a community, we all follow The Wardle Way, regardless of our role or position within the academy and wider community. This is the foundation of excellent relationships between colleagues and students and acts as our guide throughout each and every day. Staff development is at the heart of all we do Joining the Wardle Academy team is an exciting step in your career. You will be supported throughout your induction and provided with excellent professional development opportunities throughout your career to help all colleagues progress professionally and ensure we offer the best possible provision to our students. We are ambitious in our drive for continual improvement, and innovate to provide the best development programme possible for our colleagues. Make a wider contribution to our Academy Ensuring every colleague has an opportunity to contribute to the wider academy is of imperative importance to us. We have extensive opportunities for colleagues to support the students’ personal development, through our music and sporting provision, our excellent Academy performances, and a range of other co-curricular opportunities. Colleagues support each other and the wider community and as such, our colleagues have produced our ‘Staff Charter’; our commitment to workload and wellbeing, that has been produced by colleagues for colleagues. If you’re searching for your next post, why not contact us now? It’s an exciting time to join our community, and we cannot wait to hear from you. www.wardleacademy.co.uk Part of the Watergrove Trust Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes Fair Recruitment Policy.