Teacher of French
Ashington Academy
Northumberland
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2025
Job overview
Ashington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Teacher of French to join our dedicated team.
At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable.
Currently graded as ‘good’ in all areas (Ofsted, March 2022), Ashington Academy has undergone a truly transformational journey since it joined NELT in 2017. This transformation has been achieved as a result of unwavering support from a team of trusted leaders of education. There is an unrelenting focus on high-quality teaching and learning, an academically ambitious curriculum, complemented by an exceptionally talented and committed staff body. We are proud to say that this transformation has been echoed and further substantiated by exceptional outcomes for our fantastic young learners, both in the main school and sixth form. Ashington Academy is not only becoming one of the top-performing schools in Northumberland, but also across the North East.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
· A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
· A positive and caring ethos
· An excellent learning environment and resources
· A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We will offer you:
· National Terms and Conditions of Employment
· Access to Teachers’ Pension
· Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
· Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
· Discounted gym membership
· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
The successful candidate will:
· Hold a QTS qualification (or equivalent).
· Have experience of teaching within the subject area
· Have excellent IT skills.
· Be proactive and self-motivated.
· Have a flexible approach to work.
Deadline: Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Interviews taking place week commencing 3 February 2025.
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Application packs can be downloaded from our website. Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to kerry.gibson@ashingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kerry Gibson, Ashington Academy, Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH.
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. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.
Attached documents
- Teacher of French Job Jan 25.pdf895.91KB
- 2025 Ashington Prospectus.pdf1.69MB
- NELT APPLICATION FORM - Teacher.docx237.2KB
- NELT brochure .pdf18.9MB
- NELT info pack.pdf2.06MB
- NELT Privacy Notice Job Applicants.docx78.76KB
- Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.docx68.56KB
- School prospectus15.36MB
- Vision169.34KB
- Inspection report448.68KB
About Ashington Academy
There has never been a more exciting time to join Ashington Academy. Rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022, our school has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and we are extremely proud to be recognised to be providing a high quality education to the children of this south Northumberland community.
We are now taking the next steps in our ambitious journey, continuing to ensure that all students are able to thrive academically, socially and in their wider personal development.
We have highly committed staff and a strong and enthusiastic governing body. Parents are very supportive of the school. We have a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities and adult education. Many of our students are qualified sports leaders through the Junior, Community and Higher Sports Leadership Awards. We regularly have charity fundraising events and have a lot of fun in the process of raising thousands of pounds for deserving causes.
About the North East Learning Trust (NELT)
In 2017 we were sponsored by the North East Learning Trust, a successful, multi-academy education trust. The trust is made up of seven secondary schools (including four sixth forms), four primary schools, a teacher training provider, North East SCITT, a national Research School and a National Teaching School Hub.
Visit the website here to find out more.
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