Teacher of Music/Drama in Hartshill

Hartshill Academy is a 11-16 comprehensive school on the edge of Nuneaton in North Warwickshire. Hartshill Academy has a strong sense of community in its staff and in the community it serves. At Hartshill Academy we have high expectations of ourselves. We practice kindness and gratitude every day. Our HART values of Heart, Ambition, Respect and Tenacity underpin everything we do. We take time to reflect on our HART values and how we can develop each day. We want to ensure we are always challenging ourselves to be even better today than yesterday. We strive to practice perfect in everything we do. We know that our daily practices become our habits, our habits become our character and our character is who we are.

Hartshill Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Job Purpose:

• To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy's policies under the direction of the Principal.
• To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has students who achieve well.
• To be a member of the Subject Curriculum Team and under the direction of the Head of Subject, contribute to the high standards of teaching and learning and the raising of standards of achievement.
• To make a significant contribution to the vision and direction of Hartshill Academy, where innovative and inspirational learning for all is the core value.

We will offer you:

• A workplace that promotes a friendly atmosphere and offers support to its employees.
• On-going professional development opportunities.
• Active and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Onsite parking.
• Electric car charging (Coming soon, subject to t&c's).

United Learning is an exciting organisation to work for; there is a real focus on developing people and empowering innovation where staff are appreciated and celebrated. A key benefit of being part of United Learning is to have the support of colleagues across the wider group and ample opportunities to network; we recognize the powerful impact that collaboration and partnership have on colleagues. The Group’s aim is to ensure that the technology, finance, HR, and data support is provided more effectively and efficiently than would otherwise be possible, so that leaders can focus on educational leadership.

United Learning is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating and sustaining a more ethnically diverse workforce. Therefore, we would very much welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds who share our commitment but especially those of minority ethnic origin. We do hope you will get in touch with any questions you may have ahead of submitting your application.

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

Hartshill Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.