Key Role Information

Salary
£Main Pay Scale - Upper Scale (pro-rata)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
06/07/2026 10:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale - Upper Scale
Department
Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3
Hours per week
19.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring part-time teacher of Humanities. At The Rural Enterprise Academy, you will join a dedicated team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students.


As a key member of the team, you will be expected to teach Key Stage 3 Humanities (RE, PSHE and History). You will play an active role in our extensive extra-curricular clubs and activities, including our enrichment curriculum. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in developing our school.

 

We are a small, versatile and full of ambition school. If you are a passionate and motivated teacher who is focused on helping students to achieve their true potential, we would welcome your application.


We reserve the right to interview as applications are received. We also reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.

 

We welcome informal visits to the school from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact Caroline Perry (Office Manager) on c-perry@penkvalley.co.uk

 

The successful candidate will: 


 

Employee benefits


 

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

 

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

 

 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 


To read our Safeguarding Policy click here Safeguarding Children | The Rural Enterprise Academy

To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust

 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 

 

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Pass

Skills

Experience

Teaching experience with the age range

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of National Curriculum requirementsessential
Knowledge of current education legislation, Ofsted framework and best practiceessential

Leadership

Self-confidence
Personal impact and presence
Communication skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality

Personal Attributes

Committed
Integrity

Qualifications and Training

Qualified teacher status (or pending). Potential NQTs welcome.essential

The Rural Enterprise Academy

Caroline Perry

c-perry@penkvalley.co.uk

Penk Valley Academy Trust
Cannock Road
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5RX

Safeguarding Information

Penk Valley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

We are passionate about promoting British values, which is evident through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life.


Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.