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Sheffield Springs Academy is a United Learning Academy inspected by OFSTED in October 2024 and rated 'Good' in all areas. Our whole-school ethos of ‘the best in everyone’ underpins our core values of ambition, confidence, creativity, respect, enthusiasm, and determination. Our aim is to send every student out into the world instilled with these values, as well as the right knowledge, skills, and qualifications, so that they are ready to play their part in it. Improvements made in outcomes for students over the last three years are a testament to the relationships between our staff, pupils, and their families, each one of them playing their part in in trying to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential. Sheffield Springs 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. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job Responsibility
To provide an innovative and stimulating education for all students at Sheffield Springs Academy, which ensures all are given the opportunity to reach their full potential
To develop excellent working relationships with colleagues internally, centrally and externally
To be an effective and flexible member of the Team, contributing to the successful adherence to Safeguarding Policy
To uphold the Academy policies and procedures at all times
To ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the in-house style
Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
To promote the area of responsibility within the Academy and beyond
To represent the Academy at events as appropriate
To support and promote the Academy ethos
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
Requirements
An ‘outstanding’ teacher with strong leadership qualities who can evidence significant progress and attainment from their students over a protracted period of time
Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them
Someone who is resilient, dynamic and passionate about improving the life chances of all children in our community
To provide an innovative and stimulating education for all students at Sheffield Springs Academy, which ensures all are given the opportunity to reach their full potential
To develop excellent working relationships with colleagues internally, centrally and externally
To be an effective and flexible member of the Team, contributing to the successful adherence to Safeguarding Policy
To uphold the Academy policies and procedures at all times
To ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the in-house style
Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
To promote the area of responsibility within the Academy and beyond
To represent the Academy at events as appropriate
To support and promote the Academy ethos
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
What we offer
Highly competitive salary
We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector
Excellent facilities and resources
Access to an outstanding professional development programme
Exceptional curriculum resources
Expert subject advice
Three extra INSET days for planning
At least one personal day a year
Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential
Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development
A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country
Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning
Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions
Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy
Generous staff discount scheme
We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working
and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance