Teacher of English
Biddick Academy
Sunderland
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April/September 2020
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2020
Job overview
11-16 Comprehensive
1102 on roll
Headteacher: Miss K Morris
Teacher of English (MPS/UPR)
Required for September 2020 or earlier, if possible
More than one position is available
If you want to share the power of language, foster a love of literature and feed creativity, we want to hear from you. The English Faculty at Biddick Academy seeks a committed, enthusiastic and talented teacher of English to join our thriving team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to make a substantial contribution to the development of the Academy.
We are a recently formed team of strong teachers who collaborate with and support one another to achieve excellent outcomes for our students. As a team member, you will be uncompromising in your high expectations of students and desire for students to succeed. You will be fully supported with bespoke professional development and you will be encouraged to contribute to the development of the team.
Biddick Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school conveniently located 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle and Durham. Our Academy is passionate about education and we believe that all students can and should achieve their full potential. Our extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities motivate students to aim high. Our Academy enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community and has a strong and distinctive ethos of being a safe place where we continually strive to inspire learning, unlock potential and achieve success for every student.
We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to meet the team and fully appreciate our excellent learning environment and facilities.
Please contact Mrs Helen Neary, HR Manager, at neary.h@biddickacademy.com or 0191 5111600, ext. 5013 to arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion regarding the role.
To apply, please complete an application form and return to Mrs H Neary at the email address above.
Biddick Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.
Closing date for application: Monday 20th January 2020 at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 28th January 2020
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About Biddick Academy
Biddick Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Washington, near Sunderland, for students aged 11-16.
In 1997, Biddick was one of the first 11 schools in England to become a specialist sports college. The academy’s facilities include a sports hall, a dance studio, a fitness suite, a gymnasium, a full-size 3G pitch, floodlit tennis courts, a theatre and ICT suites.
Headteacher
Kate Morris
Values and vision
Biddick Academy wants to provide its students with the best possible opportunities and inspire them to have the highest aspirations. The secondary school prides itself on knowing each of its students individually. It believes passionately that everyone has something they are good at and it aims to bring out the best in every pupil.
Teachers think students learn best when they are challenged, engaged, motivated, involved in the process, understand the relevance of the learning, and are provided with frequent and accurate feedback. The development of literacy and numeracy skills is embedded into every subject area.
Ofsted report
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