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LocationChellaston Academy, DerbyReferenceJOB/24/01671Salary detailsMPS \xc2\xa330,000 - \xc2\xa341,333 per annum / UPS \xc2\xa343,266 - \xc2\xa346,525 per annum plus TLR 2.3Job termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours1.0FTEClosing Date10 May 2024PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.QEGSMAT are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Sociology & Philosophy with 0.8FTE Head of Department responsibilities to join our passionate and high achieving team at Chellaston Academy.At Chellaston Academy, our vision is to \'Inspire each other to realise our potential through Integrity, Care, and Excellence\'. In September 2023 Chellaston Academy was rated as \'GOOD\' by Ofsted. \xe2\x80\x9cThe school\'s ICE (integrity, care and excellence) values permeate the school\'s work, and pupils also know that the high expectations that staff have help them to achieve academically and personally.\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cThe school has devised a curriculum that is both broad and ambitious, and there are high academic expectations of pupils.\xe2\x80\x9d In addition, \xe2\x80\x9cleaders have engaged staff well when making large-scale changes to improve the school. Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being. They are proud to work at this school.\xe2\x80\x9dMembers of staff who work at Chellaston Academy enjoy:

• A happy and vibrant culture of integrity, Care and Excellence.
• A positive and enjoyable climate where we are trauma informed and our \'kids do us proud\'!
• An inclusive, autonomous learning environment where you CAN make a difference.
• An environment where the wellbeing of staff is a priority and staff are involved in decision making.
• Purposeful and bespoke professional and personal development.
• An environment where Chellaston are leaders in our sector providing exciting wider opportunities.

Chellaston is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust\'s values are for students to \'Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed\'. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That\'s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to Teacher Pension Scheme employer contributions of 23.68% for Teachers.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found -Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01332 702502. Further details about our school can be found on our website:To apply for this position, please visitPlease ensure your completed application is returned no later than 12 noon on the Closing Date.Provisional Interview date: Week commencing 13 May 2024Potential Start date: September 2024Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 282.38 KBWe\'re a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We\'re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our recruitment team on 01629 535118 option 2 or by emailing our .If your query is about a vacancy with a school, please contact them directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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