Head of Geography
Newark Academy
Nottinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 October 2017
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the full time, permanent position of Head of Geography.
We are looking for an experienced teacher to lead this subject. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative, qualified teacher to join a thriving department within our school.
Overview of the Academy
Newark Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy with sixth form in Nottinghamshire. As of the most recent inspection there were 619 students on the school roll, of which 48 were in 16-19 study programmes. The school is a member of the Nova Education Trust.
Newark Academy has a very clear ethos focused on the achievement and well-being of all our students. There is a belief that a school should be at the very heart of the community and places great value on collaboration, partnership and service alongside a range of core values that compliment academic excellence. There is also a drive to develop commitment, independence and courtesy in all students. Expected the very highest standards and in return staff value and respect student ideas and opinions.
Newark Academy offers a collection of unique enrichment activities for students to access that will help them tap into and build on their skills and talents. As well as a range of sporting teams activities for students includes street dance, yoga, and martial arts. The academy also has strong connections with Newark Community Art Club.
Overview of the Trust
The Nova Education Trust is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust based in the East Midlands. Our Trust Group is committed to providing high quality education to all our students, regardless of their backgrounds. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal: achievement for every child. Our portfolio of schools covers both secondary and primary phases, working in a range of contexts.
Our values are central to the positive ethos that we develop throughout our group of schools. This approach is focused on securing success for all our learners and providing them with the very best life opportunities.
We believe nothing is more important than making a difference to children.
To apply for the post please complete an online application form on the Vacancies page of the school website www.newarkacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: 9.00 am Wednesday 25th October. Interview date: Monday 30th October 2017.
Safeguarding - Newark Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Newark Academy
At Newark Academy we are highly aspirant and ambitious for our students and our community. We are committed to providing an outstanding, local education and are relentless in our pursuit of high standards of academic achievement and excellence for all.
As part of Nova Education Trust, Newark Academy benefits from the partnership and support of a leading educational trust with a proven track record of delivering outstanding education provision.
Through our ethos of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’, every child is supported to achieve academic and personal success. Our expert teachers deliver amazing classroom experiences which engage and inspire children to develop a thirst and excitement for lifelong learning.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent pastoral care which ensures children are supported to grow as confident, resilient and responsible individuals who are able to make positive contributions to society.
We set unashamedly high expectations and standards for all so that our environment is one where harmonious teaching and learning can take place, ensuring everyone is happy and able to succeed.
Head Teacher
Inma Peña
Values and vision
Newark Academy has a very clear ethos focused on the achievement and well-being of our students. We believe that a school should be at the very heart of the community and place high value on collaboration, partnership and service alongside a range of core values that compliment academic success.
Our GREAT core values permeate through everything that we do at Newark Academy and through both explicit strategy and implicit activity where all academy community members regularly reflect on them. We invest time to teach our students about these values and the importance of their reflections against them.
Our GREAT values are:
Gratitude
Responsibility
Excellence
Aspiration
Tenacity
We encourage staff to be creative, independent and ambitious. We expect them to challenge and inspire our students, providing them with the motivation and support necessary to achieve their full potential.
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