Teacher of Art

The RoleThe successful applicant must be passionate about teaching and helping pupils to raise standards through a creative and aspirational learning environment. You must:

• have a passion for art;
• be able to demonstrate a range of teaching skills and behavioural management techniques;
• be able to enthuse and inspire pupils;
• share the academy’s passion and belief that all children can succeed despite the challenges they may face;
• be either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher (NQT) looking for your first opportunity.

About Us

The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision.

Our academy has three sites and is led by three Heads of School in conjunction with the Lead Principal, Ged Rae. With new and refurbished buildings, our academy offers pupils and staff an outstanding learning environment. The most recent Ofsted in November 2015 judged the academy consistently ‘Good’ and commented that despite its increasing size, it feels calm and orderly and has an atmosphere focused on learning. 

In Return

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth. For NQT’s looking to join the Trust you can be assured that we will invest in developing your practice to ensure you succeed. 

All NQTs are required to attend the NQT development programme where you will be taken through a range of core areas of professional development including induction and training days where all the NQT’s from the Trust are brought together. This training doesn’t stop at NQTs as the Learning Alliance also offers programmes for Teachers looking to develop techniques and strategies to improve classroom practice.

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed. Please contact Alison Mason, PA to the Head of School, on 0115 748 3380 or email adming@nottinghamacademy.org to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. 

For application forms and further information, visit: http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11808/

Alternatively, call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344. Ref: 16-17/NAG/081

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GATequalops

Closing date: Noon on 23rd June 2017.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.