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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 2021 or earlier start date by negotiation
Apply by:
4 January 2021

Job overview


English Teacher

Required September 2021 or earlier start date by negotiation.

Pay Scale - MPS/UPS 

We are looking for an energetic and hardworking English Teacher to start either September 2021 or earlier by negotiation. We are interested in talking to both experienced teachers looking for a new challenge as well as newly qualified teachers at the beginning of their career.  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 young people can experience success. 

North Cambridge Academy is a small but growing school of 550 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 committed to the pursuit of excellence and are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively. North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of the community where every child is known, valued and supported. 

We can offer you:

· 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 successful teaching school within the CMAT trust and with a strong track record of staff development

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· Staff social activities that include staff wellbeing activities. 

· Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day.

· Ample on- site car parking in a city location.

· Cycle to work scheme

· Childcare vouchers scheme

· Corporate eye care voucher scheme with Specsavers 

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.

We encourage visits before interview and these can be arranged by contacting Alison Gallagher PA to the Principal. Tel 01223 491 530

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th January 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on Tuesday 12th January 2021.  If you would like to join an Academy demonstrating a serious commitment to impact on pupil progress we welcome your application.

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

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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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