Post: Second in Department of Humanities & Faculties

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: MPS 1 UPS3 (GBP30.000.,525.00 + TLR2a , GBP3,214.00 FTE)

Working Type: Full Time 32.5 Hours / 52 weeks

Base: Kirk Balk Academy, West Street, Hoyland, S74 9HX

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 23 academies; 13 secondary and 10 primaries across the North of England in eleven Local Authority regions.

The vision of Northern Education Trust is We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care .

Northern Education Trust Kirk Balk Academy are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Second in Department of Humanities & MFL. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and ambitious practitioner to continue the upward trend in improving outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

The role of Second in Department will involve co-leading your subject area to ensure outstanding outcomes for students. This includes Learning and Teaching, curriculum provision, standard of attainment and behaviour and safety within the department

As Second in Department you will work collaboratively with the Head of Department to provide a vision for developing numeracy across the curriculum

You will provide highly engaging, relevant and innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure students make exceptional progress in your subject and are provided with the skills they need to be successful in both the academy and their future lives

You will demonstrate outstanding learning and teaching in these areas, both in your own practice and leadership of others

The teaching of students and the associated pastoral and administrative duties in respect of those students in accordance with the aims and objectives of the academy

Any additional duties as may be required from time to time by the Principal

To support the Head of Department in the development of your subject both in the Communication Learning Centre and across the academyTo monitor and evaluate the curriculum

Curriculum innovation

Northern Education Trust offers:

The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing

Access to various discount sites

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils