Teacher of English - Maternity Cover

Come to work in a thriving community. The Gosforth Group Multi Academy Trust consists of four schools (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy, North Gosforth Academy and Jesmond Park Academy). Two of our schools are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and collectively we are committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.  

We are seeking an inspirational, dynamic and industrious Teacher of English to join a successful department in an exciting phase of the Academy’s development. English enjoys a high profile in the school. The English department is creative and energetic and students achieve highly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher looking to develop in a skilled and supportive environment. 

What we need: 

• A passion for English and an ongoing interest in literature
• An interest in teaching all facets of the English curriculum
• An ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment
• Consistently high expectations of students and of yourself
• Excellent communication and ICT skills
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum 

We can offer you: 

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Free use of an on-site gym
• A programme of staff ‘well-being’ activities

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you. We would welcome applications from NQTs wishing to develop their career with the support of our well established development programme. If you hold the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! 

Please note, as we are part of a multi-academy trust there may be times when you will be required to work at one of our other sites. 

North Gosforth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

Visit our website http://www.gosforthacademy.org.uk/north-gosforth for further details and an application form.  Completed application forms to be returned to the PA to the Principal at admin@northgosforth.co.uk or by post to North Gosforth Academy, Dudley Lane, Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6EJ. 

If you have any queries please email admin@northgosforth.co.uk.  

Closing date is 9am on Monday 20th April 2020