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Teacher of Geography - Maternity Cover

Teacher of Geography - Maternity Cover

Airedale Academy

Airedale, Castleford

  • Expired
Salary:
Up to £39,406
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
14 October 2019

Job overview

Are you passionate about Geography, a talented practitioner who can teach inspiring lessons to pupils of all abilities and develop their curiosity and fascination about the world? Our vision in Geography is to create a “climate” of great learning, success and opportunity. 

Applications from experienced colleagues and Newly Qualified Teachers are equally welcome. We offer an extensive programme of school and Trust CPD, to help you grow and develop as an excellent practitioner.  The successful candidate will have an unwavering commitment to raising standards within the department, be highly motivated, creative and above all resilient.

We’re situated in the former industrial heartland of Yorkshire, close to the junction of the M62 and A1 and its transport links. The Trust currently comprises four schools across the primary and secondary phases, with plans for future growth and the opportunities that brings.

Our ethos is children first and we’re here to transform the lives of children, many from hugely disadvantaged backgrounds. Working in our schools can be very challenging, but hugely rewarding in terms of the difference you can make to children’s futures by helping them reach their full potential.

Airedale Academy itself is a good school, with solid finances and rising pupil numbers over the next few years. Talk to our staff or pupils and you’ll find out how proud we are of our school, its supportive atmosphere and strong team ethos. We love showing people round, and encourage interested candidates visit and see what makes us great! Contact the HR team on 01977 664555 and we’ll make the arrangements.

If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached we’d love to hear from you.

For more details, or if you’re ready to apply, visit our website www.northernambition.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date for completed applications is midday, 14th October 2019. 

Interview date to be confirmed. 

Application forms should be returned to:

Email: HR@northernambition.org.uk

Post: HR Department, Recruitment, Northern Ambition Academies Trust, c/o Airedale Academy, Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JU

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

Northern Ambition Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS disclosure.


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About Airedale Academy

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  • Airedale Academy
  • Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford
  • West Yorkshire
  • WF10 3JU
  • United Kingdom
+44 1977 664555

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Airedale Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth form in West Yorkshire, serving students from the ages of 11 to 18. The secondary school, situated in Airedale, Castleford has 1100 students on record.  It is part of Northern Ambition Academies Trust, a 4 school MAT spanning an age range of 2-18.

The school maintained its judgement of good by Ofsted in 2022.

Interim Principal

Mr D J Neal


Our values of Ambition, Bravery and Respect run through everything we do here at Airedale and we aim to instil these values in all of our students. We want to help develop our students into happy, well prepared, and confident adults, who adopt an ‘I can’ mentality and aim high in all they do. To enable us to achieve this and be the very best we can be, we are committed to working in partnership with students, their parents/carers and the community. Our absolute aim is to make the most of every young person’s time with us.


Ofsted

Ofsted (November 2022)

“Leaders have planned a curriculum with breadth and ambition. The opportunities this

curriculum offers are open to all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or

disabilities.”

“The school makes a considerable effort to provide wider opportunities for pupils. There

are many trips and educational visits available. The school ensures these opportunities are

available to everyone. ‘Airedale on tour’ is the programme of summer trips.”

View Airedale Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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