Teacher of English

Ashington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English 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. You will be a committed and enthusiastic member of staff, developing positive working relationships with students, teaching staff, other professionals and parents/carers; planning and delivering lessons effectively to meet the varied and special educational needs of student.

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. Working for the North East Learning Trust
means joining one of the most successful and ambitious education trusts in the country and one of the largest school families in the region. We pride ourselves on creating outstanding schools, in every sense of the word, with a track record of transformation and success that speaks for itself. 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



• A supportive and effective governing body


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 Qualified Teacher Status



• Have a First degree or equivalent in a relevant subject



• be an exemplary classroom practitioner and is able to model and coach their outstanding teaching have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour



• have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and support colleagues



• be committed to working in partnership with our parents and the local community.
  
  A positive and caring ethos An excellent learning environment and resources



• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued



• A supportive and effective governing body, Hold Qualified Teacher Status



• Have a First degree or equivalent in a relevant subject



• be an exemplary classroom practitioner and is able to model and coach their outstanding teaching have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour



• have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire, and support colleagues



• be committed to working in partnership with our parents and the local community.
  
  Ashington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English 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. You will be a committed and enthusiastic member of staff, developing positive working relationships with students, teaching staff, other professionals and parents/carers; planning and delivering lessons effectively to meet the varied and special educational needs of student.


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. Working for the North East Learning Trust
means joining one of the most successful and ambitious education trusts in the country and one of the largest school families in the region. We pride ourselves on creating outstanding schools, in every sense of the word, with a track record of transformation and success that speaks for itself. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.