Class Teacher with Art Specialism

At E-ACT Blackley Academy, we know that the life chances of our pupils are determined by inspirational colleagues like you.

How you can help to inspire our pupils

We're searching for an excellent Class Teacher who could also provide a subject specialism in Art and will inspire our pupils in the classroom by delivering innovative curricula and giving them the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

For a full description of the role, see the job description and person specification. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions, better still come and see us for yourself.

Our academy

A caring, inclusive primary academy in Blackley, Manchester, we instil a lifelong love of learning in all our pupils from nursery to year 6.

Come and join our team

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from      often low starting points.
• Committed to staff development through E-ACT's professional      learning programme in partnership with leading training providers such as      Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in your mental health through our very own Mental      Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental      health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee benefits      including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible      working.

A great place to live and work

Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Greater Manchester is notable for it's cultural and musical exports as well as two of the world's biggest football clubs, it is also home to two E-ACT academies in E-ACT Blackley Academy and The Oldham Academy North.

There is no shortage of things to do in the city which offers beautiful green spaces and waterways to be explored on foot or bike, quaint market towns and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic , motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector-leading work-life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th November 2018 at 9am 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our applications and equal opportunities form. 

Application packs are also available from our website or by emailing NorthernHREnquiries@e-act.org.uk. If you would like any further information or a tour of the Academy please email using the above address.

Please note, we do not accept CVs

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.