Teacher

Teacher of Performing Arts

Salary: MPS/UPS

Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work? Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children? Do you care passionately about teaching students Performing Arts? Want to join a new team in a fabulous brand new building with great facilities? The academy is part of Wellspring Academy Trust, which was recently awarded the title of Multi Academy Trust of the Year. The Trust and school have a reputation for having a relational approach to education whilst also having high standards and expectations. The values of the Trust are matched by the school: ‘We make a difference.’ If you have the same philosophy, this may be the job for you. Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/ The academy offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, experienced, and enthusiastic person to join our strong committed teaching team at Beacon Academy as a Teacher of Performing Arts. This is a permanent position and may suit either an experienced practitioner or a teacher new to the profession looking. Teaching both Key Stage 3 & 4 students, this post provides an exciting opportunity to work with students who respond well to fun, dynamic learning from teachers who can build strong relationships. Wellspring Academy Trust and Beacon Academy believe in investing in our staff. We have a strong CPD offer, and all new staff will receive a supportive induction programme. This post may be of interest to an ECT or a more experienced teacher looking for progression in the near future. Beacon Academy is currently introducing a number of changes to develop both the teaching and pastoral support offer for our students. As such, there will be a number of initiatives for staff to become involved with over the next two years. If you are as excited by this challenge as we are, and you think this might be the role for you, please apply, having taken note of the attachments.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore you are required to disclose any spent convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands which are not protected. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Important Note for Overseas Applicants: If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.