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Second in Humanities & MFL

Second in Humanities & MFL

Kirk Balk Academy

Barnsley

  • £25,714 - £41,604 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS-UPS + TLR2a
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
24 May 2021

Job overview

We are genuinely excited to present to you the opportunity to join an incredibly strong Humanities and MFL team in our superb academy as a Full Time, Permanent Teacher and leader within the faculty. Opportunities like this do not arrive often and we are thrilled to be able to offer this career defining opportunity for the right candidate

We are looking for a teacher of languages with personality, someone who wants to own their classroom and have vibrant and authentic relationships with their students. We want our teachers to be conscientious, passionate about their subject and have a real love for learning. Above all, we want a team player who will help strategically lead the faculty to becoming truly outstanding. 

Over recent years, our Academy outcomes have transformed but there is still work to do, particularly in languages. If you are looking to take your first step into significant middle leadership then this is the ideal opportunity for you.

For the successful candidate, our school will offer a fantastic chance to work with a dedicated and passionate staffing body, both in and out of the Humanities and MFL faculty, and be given constant daily support from the senior leadership team. They will also benefit from a shared common curriculum across the Trust, as well as a big focus on ensuring ‘teachers can teach’ – this is paramount in our academy. Our academy boasts a strong team ethos, and staff are genuinely proud to have played a part in our journey.

Being part of our Trust will offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself in an ambitious and thriving team. You will have a strong influence on student outcomes across our family of schools where we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice. We believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest standards, all children and young people can flourish. You will also be provided with outstanding professional and career development opportunities in an academy where exceptional teaching and learning is the norm.

We cannot wait to find the right candidate to come on board with us. If this feels like the place for you, then please do get in touch.

Want to find out more?

Subject to a COVID-19 Risk Assessment, it may be possible to arrange for an informal tour of the building. This is strongly recommended


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About Kirk Balk Academy

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Welcome from the Principal

I am both incredibly proud and profoundly delighted to be able to offer you a warm welcome to Northern Education Trust, Kirk Balk Academy.

We know that the site is the first point of call for many people new to the academy and a regular destination for those who work with us more closely. As a consequence, we want this to be a friendly and informative site which gives visitors detailed information about us in an appealing, interesting and exciting way. We also hope the site keeps you up to date with the latest news and events from the academy.

We are unashamedly focused on the educational outcomes of our students and deem that our students deserve to achieve the very best grades that they are capable of. We believe that this is the whole point of running a great school and we are exceedingly proud that we achieve this by taking a truly child centred approach. Our students are the most important people in our building!

We are keen for everyone to understand our vision:

“We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.”

In addition to the core business, there are also countless opportunities to learn, develop, make new friends and have fun through extra-curricular activities. We have a strong sporting ethos, and there are many different sports offered throughout the year. In addition to this, we offer extra-curricular opportunities in drama, music, dance, and many other areas. There are countless trips, outings and charity events too, via our well-developed House System.

I hope you already share or will come to share, my belief that Kirk Balk is an exceptional place to attend as a student or to work in as an adult. I feel extremely privileged to be the Principal here and hope our website will help you to find out more about us.

Dean Buckley
Principal at Kirk Balk Academy 


On behalf of the Northern Education Trust Board, welcome to Northern Education Trust Kirk Balk Academy.

We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust, we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning.

We are a caring employer and invest heavily in professional development, allowing our staff opportunities to take the next steps in their career. We hope you find our website holds all the information you need to believe that whether you are a parent or prospective employee, your next steps should be taken with us.

Rob Tarn
Chief Executive 

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