Temporary Teacher of PE
Weldon Village Academy
Northamptonshire
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher of PE on a short-term contract to join our brand-new school, which opened in September 2023. This is a unique opportunity to play a part in instilling the virtues and values that will permeate Weldon Village Academy for decades to come; to get it right from day one. We will only have Year 7 and Year 8 from September 2024 but will eventually grow to a school of 1500 students, including a 6th form of 300. We will run a vertical tutoring model, eventually with six houses, including a 6th form house. The ideal candidate should be motivated, flexible and an innovative and inspiring classroom teacher.
The successful candidate will have an uncompromising commitment to student achievement with a mind-set that all young people can experience success. They will play a leading role in delivering our PE curriculum and inspiring young people to stay fit and healthy. Weldon Village Academy is a school where every member of staff makes a profound difference to the life chances of young people, and you will have the rare opportunity to build something incredible.
Weldon Village Academy is at the heart of the community and a school where every child is known, valued and supported, values intrinsic to Meridian Trust Schools.
The Opportunity:
- A brand new state of the art school that will steadily grow year on year
- A post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust
- The support of the wider trust network of experts and access to informal and formal professional development
- A school with a passionate commitment to staff development
- Staff social activities that include staff wellbeing activities
Benefits of working for us:
As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession.
As well as the above we also offer:
- Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning
- Free annual eye tests
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
- Unlimited value cycle to work scheme
To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust
We are situated on the outskirts of the village of Weldon, approximately 2.5 miles from Corby town centre, in the new housing estate that is still under construction. Weldon Village Academy will grow year by year, from an initial intake of 120 Year 7s in September 2023, until eventually reaching its full capacity of 1500, including a 6th form of 300 students.
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: 8am Tuesday 21st May 2024
Interview to take place on: Thursday 23rd May 2024
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If you would like to join an Academy at the beginning of a unique and exciting journey, we would welcome your application.
For further details or an informal chat please contact Leanne Turbett, PA to Principal, lturbett@weldonva.org
Please note that we do not accept CV’s - any received will not be taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Attached documents
About Weldon Village Academy
- Weldon Village Academy
- Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby
- Northamptonshire
- NN17 3GE
- United Kingdom
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