Job Opportunities

French and Spanish

Required for January 2025

Applications welcomed from ECTs 

Full and part time considered  

We are seeking applications from a dedicated, hardworking, highly skilled and knowledgeable teacher to join our MFL department. We are a mixed 11-18 non-selective converter academy with approximately 835 students. Uplands Academy converted to an Academy in September 2022 and became a member of the MARK Education Trust (formally Beacon Community College Academy Trust).  

The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. This partnership will provide exciting opportunities for professional development, and the sharing of good practice across the schools within the trust.  

We work meticulously to secure a culture of unapologetically high expectations that are underpinned by our collective, uncompromising belief and ambition for the students of Uplands Academy. Our experienced, loyal, highly skilled and highly effective team of staff work together so that teachers can teach and students can learn. The Academy is committed to the development of both its staff and students. 

At Uplands Academy, we are proud of the excellent relationships between our staff and our students. 

Our staff have high expectations, are ambitious for our students, and they know them well. We pride ourselves on our rigorous focus on the child as a unique individual, including our most disadvantaged and those with SEND. We ensure that the lessons that our students receive are effectively adapted and inclusive, enabling them to be actively engaged in their learning.   We want our children to be happy, successful, and confident by providing the best possible education for all our students. We want to be an exceptional educational establishment for our community.   

We strongly encourage candidates to come and visit our school. For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact HR on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org

Deadline for applications:  10am on Monday 23rd September 2024 

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae. 

Teacher of MFL Recruitment Pack

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

January 2025 start

TLR2, point negotiable dependent on skills and experience  

We are seeking applications from dedicated and hardworking professionals with a desire to work in a successful, happy and well-resourced non-selective Academy.  

We are looking for applicants who will strive to make a substantial difference to the lives of our students, our school and the wider community. The successful candidate must be experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with strong organisational skills, and ready to play a significant role as Head of MFL, leading French and Spanish.  

You must be: 

• An outstanding, research informed practitioner with a proven record of raising attainment for students 
• A confident and competent user of data, able to empower others in its use to support outstanding pedagogy 
• Able to inspire and challenge every student enabling them to make excellent progress 
• Able to communicate and enthuse staff and implement ideas 

Uplands Academy converted to an Academy in September 2022 and became a member of MARK Education Trust (formally Beacon Community College Academy Trust).  

The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. This partnership will provide exciting opportunities for professional development, and the sharing of good practice across the schools within the trust.  

We work meticulously to secure a culture of unapologetically high expectations that are underpinned by our collective, uncompromising belief and ambition for the students of Uplands Academy. Our experienced, loyal, highly skilled and highly effective team of staff work together so that teachers can teach and students can learn. The Academy is committed to the development of both its staff and students. 

At Uplands Academy, we are proud of the excellent relationships between our staff and our students. 

Our staff have high expectations, are ambitious for our students, and they know them well. We pride ourselves on our rigorous focus on the child as a unique individual, including our most disadvantaged and those with SEND. We ensure that the lessons that our students receive are effectively adapted and inclusive, enabling them to be actively engaged in their learning.   We want our children to be happy, successful, and confident by providing the best possible education for all our students. We want to be an exceptional educational establishment for our community.   

We strongly encourage candidates to come and visit our school. For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact HR on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org  

Deadline for applications:  10am on Monday 23rd September 2024 

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae. 

Head of MFL Recruitment Pack

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

Required for January 2025

Full and part time considered  

A TLR for a Lead Teacher post may be available for the right candidate  

We are seeking applications from a dedicated, hardworking, highly skilled and knowledgeable teacher to join our Technology department. We are a mixed 11-18 non-selective converter academy with approximately 835 students. Uplands Academy converted to an Academy in September 2022 and became a member of the MARK Education Trust (formally Beacon Community College Academy Trust).  

The acronym MARK was selected because staff who work in the trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. This partnership will provide exciting opportunities for professional development, and the sharing of good practice across the schools within the trust.  

We work meticulously to secure a culture of unapologetically high expectations that are underpinned by our collective, uncompromising belief and ambition for the students of Uplands Academy. Our experienced, loyal, highly skilled and highly effective team of staff work together so that teachers can teach and students can learn. The Academy is committed to the development of both its staff and students. 

At Uplands Academy, we are proud of the excellent relationships between our staff and our students. 

Our staff have high expectations, are ambitious for our students, and they know them well. We pride ourselves on our rigorous focus on the child as a unique individual, including our most disadvantaged and those with SEND. We ensure that the lessons that our students receive are effectively adapted and inclusive, enabling them to be actively engaged in their learning.   We want our children to be happy, successful, and confident by providing the best possible education for all our students. We want to be an exceptional educational establishment for our community.   

We strongly encourage candidates to come and visit our school. For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact HR on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org  

Deadline for applications:  10am on Monday 23rd September 2024 

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae. 

Teacher of Food Technology Recruitment Pack

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

September start 

Term time only  

Full and part-time applicants considered 

We are looking to appoint a confident, highly organised individual as a Cover Supervisor to provide lesson and registration cover for class teachers in years 7 – 11.  Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to liaise between both students and class teachers. The post will suit someone with a natural ability to engage with young people. This role is a superb opportunity for anyone wishing to gain experience in a school environment, possibly as part of their career development. 

We will consider applications for full and part time roles. Days of the week worked are negotiable. An 8:20am start is essential. This role is paid on Single Status Grade 5, currently £23,893 - £24,293 per annum, full time equivalent. 

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 30th September 2024

You can contact us via email at hr@uplands-academy.org. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.  

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. Uplands Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

Full time, 37 hours per week  

Single Status Grade 9, currently £30,740 to £32,898 

This role will effectively manage and deliver front line services at MARK Recreation in accordance with the Uplands Academy strategies, policies, and plans. The post holder will develop, evaluate and monitor all aspects of the management of the Centre including income and expenditure, health, and safety, staffing and marketing. 

We are a friendly not-for-profit community sports centre with a state of the art Gym, Studio, 2 Sports Halls and an outdoor MUGA (multi-use-games-area).  

The role is full time, 37 hours per week, working shifts over 7 days per week. The Sports Centre is open from 7am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday and 9am to 3pm Sunday.  

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 23rd September 2024 

We would strongly encourage candidates to come and visit us. For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact the HR department on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org  

Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.  

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received. 

Sports Centre Manager recruitment pack September 2024

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

20 hours per week, term time only  

Immediate start available  

Single Status Grade 2, currently £22,366 pro rata per annum 

Uplands Academy is looking to appoint a Cleaner. This role will provide continuous cleaning of the site throughout the school day to enhance our working and learning environment. We are looking for a professional and self-motivated individual, with excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible. Working as part of the Site team, candidates should be able to work proactively and independently to ensure the efficient cleanliness of the academy campus.  

We work meticulously to secure a culture of unapologetically high expectations that are underpinned by our collective, uncompromising belief and ambition for the students of Uplands Academy, and for the experienced, loyal, highly skilled and highly effective team of staff that teach them, allowing teachers to teach and students to learn. The Academy is committed to the development of both its staff and students. 

This role is 20 hours per week, term time only.  The hours are to be worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday. This role is paid on Single Status Grade 2, currently £22,366 per annum full time equivalent.   

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 23rd September 2024 

We would strongly encourage candidates to come and visit our school. For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact the HR department on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org 

Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.  

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.   

Uplands Cleaner recruitment pack September 2024

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

Full time contract 

Immediate start available 

We are looking for a professional and self-motivated individual with good practical maintenance experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible. Working as part of the Site team, candidates should be able to work proactively and independently to ensure the efficient operation of the Academy campus. 

Immediate start is available subject to DBS, health checks and references.  The post is full time (37 hours per week) 52 weeks per year on Single Status Grade 6 which is currently £24,703 to 25,545. The working hours will work on a three-week rota made up of some early shifts 6:30am – 2:30pm, mid shifts 8:00am – 4:00pm and some late shifts 11am – 7pm. Occasionally, flexibility will be required in relation to working hours.  This can be discussed further at interview.   

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 23rd September 2024 

We would strongly encourage candidates to come and visit our school. For further details, or to arrange a visit please contact the HR department on 01892 782135 or email hr@uplands-academy.org 

Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.   

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.   

Site Operative recruitment pack September 2024

MARK Education Trust UPLANDS application form

100 annualised hours, term time only

Immediate start available

Single status Grade 7, currently £26,539 per annum full time equivalent

We are looking for a professional and self-motivated individual, with excellent communication skills to support MARK Education Trust’s Governance Manager by providing advice and guidance to the trust’s local boards on governance and procedural matters relating to their operation, providing administrative and organisational support and guidance to ensure that the boards work in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework. 

This role is paid on Single Status Grade 7, currently £26,539 per annum full time equivalent.

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 30 September 2024

For further details, please visit our website www.beacon-academy.org or contact the Human Resources department on 01892 603078 or email HR@beacon-academy.org. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.

All posts are subject to DBS enhanced clearance, health checks and satisfactory references. MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Trust Governance Professional Recruitment Pack

Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data that we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing ‘privacy notices’ (sometimes called ‘fair processing notices’) to individuals where we are processing their personal data.

This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use personal data about individuals we employ, or otherwise engage, to work at our school.

We, Uplands Academy, are the ‘data controller’ for the purposes of data protection law.

As part of your application to join us, we will gather and use information relating to you. Information that we hold in relation to individuals is known as their “personal data”. This will include data that we obtain from you directly and data about you that we obtain from other people and organisations. We might also need to continue to hold an individual’s personal data for a period of time after the recruitment process, even if you are unsuccessful. Anything that we do with an individual’s personal data is known as “processing”.

This document sets out what personal data we will gather and hold about individuals who apply for a position with us, why we process that data, who we share this information with, and your rights in relation to your personal data processed by us.

What information do we process during your application process?

We may collect, hold, share and otherwise use the following information about you during your application process.

Up to and including shortlisting stage:

• Your name and contact details (i.e. address, home and mobile phone numbers, email address).
• Details of your qualifications, training, experience, duties, employment history (including job titles, salary, relevant dates and working hours), details of driving licence (if relevant for role), membership of professional bodies and interests.
• Your racial or ethnic origin, sex and sexual orientation, religious or similar beliefs.
• Information regarding your criminal record.
• Details of your referees.
• Whether you are related to any member of our workforce; and
• Details of any support or assistance you may need to assist you at the interview because of a disability.

Following shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision:

• Information about your previous academic and/or employment history, including details of any conduct, grievance or performance issues, appraisals, time and attendance, from references obtained about you from previous employers and/or education providers.*
• Confirmation of your academic and professional qualifications (including seeing a copy of certificates).*
• Information via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process, regarding your criminal record, criminal records certificates (CRCs) and enhanced criminal records certificates (ECRCs), whether you are barred from working in regulated activity.*
• Your nationality and immigration status and information from related documents, such as your passport or other identification and immigration information.*
• Medical check to indicate fitness to work.*
• A copy of your driving licence (or other appropriate documentation as listed on the DBS list).*
• If you are a teacher, we will check the DfE Teachers Services about your teacher status, whether you are subject to a prohibition from teaching order and any other relevant checks (for example Section 128 direction for management posts and EEA teacher sanctions).* and
• Equal opportunities’ monitoring data.

You are required (by law or in order to enter into your contract of employment) to provide the categories of information marked (*) above to us to enable us to verify your right to work and suitability for the position. Without providing us with this information, or if the information is not satisfactory, then we will not be able to proceed with any offer of employment.

If you are employed by us, the information we collect may be included on our Single Central Record. In this scenario, a further privacy notice in relation to data we collect, process, hold and share about you during your time with us, will be issued to you.

Where do we get information from during your application process?

Depending on the position that you have applied for, we may collect this information from you, your referees (details of whom you will have provided), your education provider, any relevant professional body, the DBS, NCTL, and the DfE, during the recruitment process.

Why do we use this information?

We will process your personal data during your application process for the purpose of complying with legal obligations, carrying out tasks which are in the public interest, and taking steps with a view to entering into an employment contract with you. This includes:

• To assess your suitability for the role you are applying for.
• To take steps to enter into a contract with you.
• To check that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom or that you are not prohibited from teaching; and
• So that we are able to monitor applications for posts in the School to ensure that we are fulfilling our obligations under the public sector equality duty under the Equality Act 2010.

How long will we hold information in relation to your application?

We will hold information relating to your application only for as long as necessary. If you are successful then how long we need to hold on to any information will depend on type of information. For further detail please see our Data Protection and Information Security Policy.

If you are unsuccessful we will hold your personal data only for six months, after which time it is securely deleted.

Who will we share information with about your application?

We may share information gathered during your application process with the Local Authority, or professional advisors such as legal and HR advisors.

Rights in relation to your personal data

All individuals have the right to request access to personal data that we hold about them. To make a request for access to their personal data, individuals should contact:

• Mr Theo Richards Tel: 01892 782135, email: trichards@uplands-academy.org

Please also refer to our Data Protection Policy for further details on making requests for access to personal data.

Individuals also have the right, in certain circumstances to:

• Object to the processing of their personal data.
• Have inaccurate or incomplete personal data about them rectified.
• Restrict processing of their personal data.
• Object to the making of decisions about them taken by automated means.
• Have your data transferred to another organisation.
• Claim compensation for damage caused by a breach of their data protection rights.

If the school does not intend to comply with the request then the individual will be notified of the reasons why in writing.

Complaints

We take any complaints about our collection and use of personal information very seriously.
If you think that our collection or use of personal information is unfair, misleading or inappropriate, or have any other concern about our data processing, please raise this with us in the first instance.

To make a complaint, please contact our data protection officer.

Alternatively, you can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office:

• Report a concern online at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/
• Call 0303 123 1113
• Or write to: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Contact

If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information about anything mentioned in this privacy notice, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Mr Theo Richards via email: dpo@uplands-academy.org