Teacher of Performing Arts

In January 2023 we are delighted that Durham Academy has become part of the ALP family of schools. We are committed to establishing ourselves as an excellent school. In order to make this a reality we are focused on ensuring that students are fully supported, yet challenged to push themselves beyond what they think they are capable of. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and high standards where ‘every child matters’.

Our driving aims are to develop a school community where our students are:

• Confident
• Ambitious
• Respectful

We aim to prepare all in our care to leave the school fully equipped to meet the challenges they may face, and with a sense of service to their communities. We value our positive relations between staff and students and are proud of our friendly and purposeful atmosphere.

We have an extremely positive ethos, with very strong pastoral and academic guidance and a real emphasis on learning. We pride ourselves on delivering high class support, care and welfare for all our students. This school is, and will always be, fully inclusive and puts the students at the very centre of all that we do.

We believe that Durham Academy is a happy, safe and enjoyable place to be with a purposeful atmosphere. We also want the school to be at the very heart of the local community and to be the school of choice of all who live here. The learning environment we provide allows students to grow and develop academically, socially and personally into responsible, caring and confident young people.

We seek to provide the best possible educational experience and outcomes for every child, where students make excellent progress and secure their most appropriate destination when they leave. We value the individual differences of our students, encourage them to succeed in everything they do. We strive to provide excellent quality of education, fostering the very best relationships, having a personalised and enriched curriculum, having the highest aspirations for all our students and collaborating widely with a range of partners.