Teacher of Humanities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Humanities with Religious Studies, Geography or History specialism, to join our ambitious and high-performing Humanities Department. The successful candidate will be creative, imaginative and an excellent team player with a proven record of excellence in the classroom.

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
• Experience of teaching at KS3 and KS4
• Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
• Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well-planned and well-delivered

The Academy opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as "Good by Ofsted". We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school's purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a Trauma‑Informed School. The school's pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern.

About Meridian Trust. Meridian Trust is a values‑led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest‑performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Salary: MPS/UPS. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays