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English Teacher

North Cambridge Academy

Cambridgeshire

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Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018
Apply by:
3 July 2018

Job overview

North Cambridge Academy has a progress score of +0.23 (2018) and is in the top 30% of schools nationally and the top 12% of schools given its context. You are looking at a small school where you will make a profound difference to children’s life chances.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented English teacher to join a thriving and successful department. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and NQT’s alike. The successful candidate will be joining our very successful English department, a dynamic group of individuals that pride themselves on offering an incredible learning experience for pupils and a collaborative, exciting working environment for the whole English team.

Our ideal candidate will be:

  • A believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success.  
  • Committed to the pursuit of excellence  
  • A team player with a strong desire to work collaboratively. 

Teachers at North Cambridge Academy can look forward to a high quality induction package and a wide range of CPD opportunities offered by our Teaching School status and promotion opportunities within the wider family of CMAT schools.

We can offer you 

  • Induction programme for new staff including unique CPD Trust wide package  
  • Weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication  
  • Leadership coaching from Trust wide professionals as well as in school training  
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions  
  • Staff social activities, including staff fitness and wellbeing sessions  
  • Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day.  
  • Ample on site car parking in a city location.  
  • A member of the CMAT Trust, there is potential to be promoted and/or work across a number of schools in a close geographical area.

North Cambridge Academy moved into a brand new state of the art building two years ago, which affords us an excellent working and learning environment. 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 for both individuals and families.

We encourage visits before interview and these can be arranged by contacting Alison Gallagher PA to the Principal agallagher@northcambridgeacademy.org 

If you would like to join an Academy demonstrating a serious commitment to impact on pupil progress we welcome your applicaton 

Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

For further information please contact Alison Gallagher PA to the Principal agallagher@northcambridgeacademy.org or telephone 01223 491 530 

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 safe guarding 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

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+44 1223 491 500

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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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