Teacher (Secondary English)

Hope Wood Academy is an all age special academy in Easington, Co Durham. It is part of the Ascent Academies Trust, which comprises five special academies in the North East. As part of the staff team you will play a key role in the achievement and development of students.

We are seeking to appoint skilled practitioners, with a track record of good or outstanding teaching in a similar context. Candidates will possess the ability to share their practice, work with a positive and optimistic outlook and drive forward improvements. Experience of working in special education or in a setting with children who have SEN is essential.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Carolyn Barker Head Teacher or Rachel Ireland, Director of Teaching and Learning Tel: 0191 5691420

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with Special Needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for each post can be downloaded from the website www.ascenttrust.org listed under job vacancies. Completed applications are to be returned via email to dcroft@ascenttrust.org or direct to Portland Academy, Weymouth Road, Sunderland SR3 2NQ FAO Dawn Croft. Please indicate which post you are applying for.

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th February at 12 noon
Interview: w/c 22nd February 2016

Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road
Easington
SR8 3LP

Tel 0191 5691420