Teacher of Girls PE required for Maternity Cover
North Cambridge Academy
Cambridgeshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 1 June 2020
Job overview
Maternity cover contract from 1st September 2020
We are looking for an energetic and hardworking Teacher of Girls PE to join our thriving PE and Sport department to cover a period of maternity leave from September 2021. Our ideal candidate will have a passionate and uncompromising commitment to pupil achievement and be a believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success. We welcome applications from NQT’s and should an NQT be appointed to this temporary post we will extend the temporary period to 31.8.2021, to ensure the NQT can complete the full academic year.
North Cambridge Academy has strong working relationships with Norwich City Football Club, Cambridge Gymnastics Association, Cambridge United Football Club and Cambridge Tennis Academy. There is an on-site state of the art, fully equipped gymnastics facility; floodlit tennis courts; a large sports hall and extensive rugby and football pitches. There is a positive and inclusive culture towards PE and Sport, where young people enjoy sporting opportunities in after school clubs, competitions and fixtures in addition to their timetabled PE lessons.
We are situated to the north of the city, approximately a mile from the centre of Cambridge. There is easy access from the A14 and we are close to the new Cambridge North train station. Cambridge is a vibrant university city with a growing reputation as a great place to live.
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st June 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews which will take place on the school site, observing social distancing, week beginning Monday 8th June 2020.
For further details please contact Alison Gallagher, PA to the Principal.
Please note that we do not accept CV’s.
North Cambridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people.
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About North Cambridge Academy
- North Cambridge Academy
- Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB4 2JF
- United Kingdom
North Cambridge Academy joined the Meridian Trust in 2013 and has been an important part of a successful cluster of local academies with shared values, a track record of success, and a wide network of support and expertise.
North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of its’ diverse community where every child is known, valued and supported.
Reasons to choose North Cambridge Academy:
· We provide an excellent academic, creative and sporting curriculum
· We are a friendly and supportive school community
· We have a world class learning environment
· We recognise all students as independent learners and leaders
· We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with parents and the local community
· We work to build each student's character and personal endeavour
· We have outstanding teachers committed to helping each student reach their full potential.
North Cambridge Academy is proud of the positive progress our students make, which is consistently in the top 25% of schools nationally and when taking into account the context of our community is in the top 5% of schools nationally. North Cambridge Academy is a small but growing school of 720 pupils where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances. NCA is graded 'Good' by Ofsted with outstanding leadership.
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented people who:
· Believe in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success
· Are committed to the pursuit of excellence
· Are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively
Ofsted: The full report into North Cambridge Academy can be found here.
Please see below to watch a series of short films. Teachers and support staff share their experiences of working at North Cambridge Academy, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust.
More information on Meridian Trust can be found here.
Please contact Cecilia Fortuna, HR Officer, on CFortuna@northcambridgeacademy.org if you would like further information about the current vacancies at North Cambridge Academy
Jane Driver - Principal
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