Teacher of Social Science

Dixons Sixth Form Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks passionate educators to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a values-driven environment focused on integrity, curiosity, and leadership. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive management structure, you will be part of a community striving to challenge educational disadvantages and promote inclusivity. The Academy prides itself on its commitment to high expectations and exceptional teaching, ensuring every student has the chance to excel academically and personally. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and collaboration, making a real difference in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Professional development coaching

Supportive line management

Inclusive work environment

Job description

Why choose Dixons Sixth Form Academy?

• Dedicated Sixth Form teaching environment
• 100% focus on educating 16-19 year olds in an adult environment
• Culture of high expectations; supporting teachers so all students can learn
• Focus on feedback and professional growth
• Exceptionally visible senior leadership team
• Supportive line management; one team focused on fairness

The right candidates will be totally aligned with our values of integrity, curiosity, and leadership.

About Dixons Academies Trust

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust of 17 schools, we are committed to making a difference through delivering exceptional education in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester, including primaries, secondaries, all-throughs, and a standalone sixth form.

• We are values-driven: our core values are work hard, be nice, be good, which underpin everything we do.
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
• We are launching a new flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
• We are consistently in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary level.
• We prioritize professional development; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and fostering collaboration to share resources and reduce workload.

We aim to establish high-performing, non-faith academies that maximize attainment, value diversity, develop character, and build cultural capital. By age 18, we want every student to have the option of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.

Visit our OpenSource platform to learn more about our approaches and culture.

Learn more

Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Interviews will take place on 20 May 2025.

Please visit www.dixons6a.com or call us on 01274 089770 and speak to Carole Turasz, Academy Administration Manager, to discuss the role further.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and regardless of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We are focused on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy as part of our 2-5 year plan. You can read more about this here.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.