Teacher of Citizenship at The de Ferrers Academy in Burton upon Trent

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Citizenship Teacher to join our team. If you have a love for Citizenship that’s both infectious and inspiring, paired with deep subject knowledge, we want to hear from you!

As part of our dedicated Ethics department, you will enjoy outstanding support and professional development opportunities within both our academy and the wider Trust. This is your chance to thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape a curriculum that’s both innovative and research-driven.

At de Ferrers, we are committed to supporting every student to develop a strong understanding of citizenship while encouraging them to engage thoughtfully with society, their rights and responsibilities, and their role in the wider community. We see citizenship education as not only vital for academic progress but essential in developing informed, responsible and active citizens who contribute positively to society.

Our vision is to ensure that every child in our care has the opportunity to excel, regardless of their background or ability. At de Ferrers, we live by the values of working hard, being kind, and choosing wisely. We take pride in positively shaping the lives and futures of our students each day.

If you are passionate about education, committed to student success, and excited about creating meaningful opportunities for young people, this role is your chance to make a lasting impact. Join us in shaping bright futures and inspiring the next generation. Together, we can make a difference!

32.5 hours per week, 52.143 working weeks per year.

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

• Belongs – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.
• Progresses – Staff Development and CPD: Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
• Thrives – Wellbeing: We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health’s self-pay private healthcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• BHSF health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination vouchers

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.