Total 13 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who;

• Is an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner
• Will promote and reflect our Christian Vision & Church of England school values.
• Works well within a team
• Supports the school’s drive for continuous improvement
• Has experience of working with pupils with additional needs

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Partnership working with a great team of staff and skilled governors in a caring Christian environment
• Opportunities to learn, be creative and develop in your role
• Fantastic children who are fun to work with and keen to learn
• A sense of family and community in our small school
• A “can do” positive ethos which allows children to build happy memories of their time at our school and fulfil their potential
• A role in the future development and shaping of the future in our fabulous school
• An OFSTED and SIAMS “Good” school

Further details about the role

Naseby C of E Primary is an Ofsted & SIAMs rated ‘Good’ school, and we are proud to be part of Pathfinder Schools Multi-Academy Trust. Standards across the school are high and we have a passion for ensuring all of our children reach their potential, academically, socially and emotionally, through the individual nurture of every child. Our small, rural school is looking for a maternity cover teacher to support our team. Our maternity cover teacher will be supporting pupils in years three and four.

We are looking for a teacher who;

• Is an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner
• Will promote and reflect our Christian Vision & Church of England school values.
• Works well within a team
• Supports the school’s drive for continuous improvement
• Has experience of working with pupils with additional needs

We can offer you:

• Partnership working with a great team of staff and skilled governors in a caring Christian environment
• Opportunities to learn, be creative and develop in your role
• Fantastic children who are fun to work with and keen to learn
• A sense of family and community in our small school
• A “can do” positive ethos which allows children to build happy memories of their time at our school and fulfil their potential
• A role in the future development and shaping of the future in our fabulous school
• An OFSTED and SIAMS “Good” school

You are very welcome to visit the school and meet our team, please contact the school on 01604 740540 to make an appointment or email the Head Teacher Louise Cook via email at LCook@naseby.pfschools.org.uk Naseby CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In line with safer recruitment practice, an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant and references will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.

Naseby Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed on the following web address : https://www.nasebyschool.co.uk/_site/data/files/safeguarding/A5B1AD79C8FE2A1D3D3665D2 BF4C437E.docx

Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust, we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore, we recommend that you apply early.

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.

Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of collaboration, humanity and independence, we believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• Proven track record of strong and consistent behaviour management
• Experience of working closely with parents in successful home-school partnerships that support pupils’ needs
• A working knowledge of relevant and effective SEN interventions and how to support pupils with SEND
• Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships with children
• Able to stimulate children’s interest in learning
• Able to work closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult, or those who have experienced a feeling of failure
• Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners
• Capable of delivering intervention work and maintaining appropriate records
• Knowledge and understanding of how children learn
• Familiar with IT and its educational uses or approaches
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

What the school offers its staff

• Access to retail discounts and technology schemes.
• Access to Cycle to Work
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
• Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
• Discounted gym membership
• Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours – while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work
• Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Biology TLR2b £5,644 MPS/UPS (£31,650—£49,084) The Duston School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Start Date: Easter 2025 or September 2025 Closing Date: midday, Friday 29th November 2024

The Duston School is looking to appoint a Head of Biology. This is an exciting time to join our successful Science faculty teaching all key stages including post 16. We aim to ensure that our pupils become responsible, competent, confident and build skills relevant to today’s society. We welcome applications from qualified teachers, who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment and are committed to motivating young people. We welcome applications from ECT’s as well as experienced applicants.

Do you want to work in a hugely successful and dramatically transformed school? Do you want to work in a school that operates on common sense and places people at the centre of all that is does? In joining the Duston School you will be joining a school that is: • Built upon strong values and principles • Places people at the heart of all that it does • Heavily over-subscribed • Nationally recognised, heralded and applauded • A Behaviour Hub Lead School • The 27th most improved school nationally, with GCSE outcomes in 2019 placing the school in the top 20% of all schools nationally and A Level results in the top 5% of all schools • GCSE and A Level outcomes in 2022 were the best in the school’s history • A school of Character • An Investors in People Gold School • An Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School • A Global Equality Collective School • The home of ResearchED Northampton • A PKC Curriculum Hub • An Ofsted ‘Good’ school

What the school offers its staff

The school offers competitive working conditions and packages, including: • Future progression resides at the heart of the school’s ethos • Personalised and bespoke CPD is offered to all staff • Opportunities to attend external CPD courses and visiting other schools are positively encouraged • An enhanced induction programme to support all new staff to the school, with a bespoke package of support for ECT’s. • Westfield Health - Private Health Plan for permanent, salaried employees • On-site car parking • A laptop • A detailed Workload Charters, which sets out the school’s commitment to support all staff with their workload • No emails are sent at weekends nor holidays, we respect as a school the need to rest • Co-planning is a guiding principle upon which our curriculum is built, with the use of workbooks and knowledge organisers across the school • On-site restaurant for staff to use on a daily basis • The lion share of directed meeting time is handed to staff to work on the curriculum • Two faculty away days • 4 traded days (which includes one day off to thank staff for the extra miles that they go) • A priority place for staff children at the school • Face-to-face meetings for all staff with the Principal to discuss your wellbeing, professional development and career aspirations • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff • Membership of the LGPS Pension Scheme for non teaching staff For support staff • Generous Holiday entitlement, including bank holidays (or pro-rata of) which increases with service Candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to application

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Chemistry TLR2b £5,644 MPS/UPS (£31,650—£49,084) The Duston School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Start Date: Easter 2025 or September 2025 Closing Date: midday, Friday 29th November 2024

The Duston School is looking to appoint a Head of Chemistry. This is an exciting time to join our successful Science faculty teaching all key stages including post 16. We aim to ensure that our pupils become responsible, competent, confident and build skills relevant to today’s society. We welcome applications from qualified teachers, who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment and are committed to motivating young people. We welcome applications from ECT’s as well as experienced applicants..

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work in a hugely successful and dramatically transformed school? Do you want to work in a school that operates on common sense and places people at the centre of all that is does? In joining the Duston School you will be joining a school that is: • Built upon strong values and principles • Places people at the heart of all that it does • Heavily over-subscribed • Nationally recognised, heralded and applauded • A Behaviour Hub Lead School • The 27th most improved school nationally, with GCSE outcomes in 2019 placing the school in the top 20% of all schools nationally and A Level results in the top 5% of all schools • GCSE and A Level outcomes in 2022 were the best in the school’s history • A school of Character • An Investors in People Gold School • An Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School • A Global Equality Collective School • The home of ResearchED Northampton • A PKC Curriculum Hub • An Ofsted ‘Good’ school

Applying: Please complete an application form (we do not accept a CV alone) along with a letter of application to the Principal. Please email the application form and letter to: jobs@thedustonschool.org If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. The Duston School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks. In addition references will be requested for short listed applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Well-qualified graduate with appropriate degree
• PGCE/Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience with curriculum development work
• Experience across the age and ability range
• Ability to work in a team Excellent classroom skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• Commitment to developing teaching and learning

What the school offers its staff

• Access to retail discounts and technology schemes.
• Access to Cycle to Work
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
• Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
• Discounted gym membership
• Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours – while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work
• Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of Spanish to play a significant role within a dedicated and supportive team.

What the school offers its staff

Supportive team

EAP

Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan

High quality CPD

Further details about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our MFL faculty. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of Spanish to play a significant role within a dedicated and supportive team.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school or to speak with a member of the team to learn more about our Academy and the role, please email the academy Business Manager Wayne Eldridge who will assist you further:weldridge@montsaye.org

The workplace will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition (as defined in the Equality Act 2010).

Montsaye Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed at the following web address :

https://www.montsaye.northants.sch.uk/about-us/policies-and-funding/

Pathfinder Schools and our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, medical, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Before applying, please review our Recruitment and Selection Policy which includes further information on pre-employment checks and our statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offendershttps://pathfinderschools.org.uk/join-us/vacancies

Online searches

As part of our rigorous Safer Recruitment process Pathfinder Schools has adopted the practice of online searches for external shortlisted candidates. The purpose of the search is to enable us to fulfil our duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education and is part of our due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may need to discuss with you during interview.

Therefore, if you are shortlisted for a role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Consent to an online search is included in the Pathfinder Schools application form. Searches are based on publicly available information, therefore where your profiles are private or are locked, no further search will be required on these pages. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.

Pathfinder Schools is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Well-qualified graduate with appropriate teaching degree
• ECT or experienced
• Experience with curriculum development work and an understanding of substantive and disciplinary concepts within subjects
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent classroom skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• Commitment to developing teaching and learning
• Commitment to professional development
• A commitment to the safeguarding of the whole school community

What the school offers its staff

• Access to retail discounts and technology schemes.
• Access to Cycle to Work
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
• Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
• Discounted gym membership
• Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours – while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work
• Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Montsaye Academy as a Lead Practitioner for English. Our Lead Practitioner will lead the enhancement of teaching and learning within the English faculty, and will make a key contribution in ensuring outstanding progress in English lessons.

What the school offers its staff

Supportive team

EAP

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Access to high quality CPD

Further details about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Montsaye Academy as a Lead Practitioner for English. Our Lead Practitioner will lead the enhancement of teaching and learning within the English faculty, and will make a key contribution in ensuring outstanding progress in English lessons.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school or to speak with a member of the team to learn more about our Academy and the role, please email the academy Business Manager Wayne Eldridge who will assist you further:weldridge@montsaye.org

The workplace will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition (as defined in the Equality Act 2010).

Montsaye Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed at the following web address :https://www.montsaye.northants.sch.uk/about-us/policies-and-funding/

Pathfinder Schools and our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, medical, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Before applying, please review our Recruitment and Selection Policy which includes further information on pre-employment checks and our statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offendershttps://pathfinderschools.org.uk/join-us/vacancies

Online searches

As part of our rigorous Safer Recruitment process Pathfinder Schools has adopted the practice of online searches for external shortlisted candidates. The purpose of the search is to enable us to fulfil our duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education and is part of our due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may need to discuss with you during interview.Therefore, if you are shortlisted for a role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Consent to an online search is included in the Pathfinder Schools application form. Searches are based on publicly available information, therefore where your profiles are private or are locked, no further search will be required on these pages. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.

Pathfinder Schools is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated SENDCo to lead our efforts in providing exceptional education for SEND children at our school. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high expectations for themselves and others, be committed to enhancing pupil progress—particularly for disadvantaged and SEND students and be willing to pursue the NPQ SENCo qualification if not already qualified.

In this role, you will focus on enhancing children's educational outcomes by fostering an inclusive learning environment, collaborating with educators to build their confidence and effectiveness, and ensuring every child receives a comprehensive education aligned with the National Curriculum. Your efforts will be pivotal in promoting high standards of achievement and supporting the diverse needs of all students.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support.

• We offer the best pay in the sector - We pay an average of 5% above national scales, with starting salaries of £35,000 for an ECT.
• Three extra INSET days a year for planning.
• Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
• Guaranteed Personal day – 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want.
• Great training for your career - Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning.
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers, through Perkbox.

We hope that our website provides you with plenty of information about us. Should you require any additional information, or would like an informal discussion, please contact us.

Potential applicants are most welcome to visit the school and meet the Headteacher prior to making an application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to a member of staff going off on maternity leave, Brackley C of E Junior School is looking to appoint a class teacher to join our nurturing and supportive school team from 6th January 2025 until 18th July 2025.

What the school offers its staff

Brackley C of E Junior School: We are 'A caring, celebratory, courageous, Christ inspired, community rooted in love' and consequently our school is at the heart of the community in the market town of Brackley in South Northants.

We recognise that every child is unique and are therefore committed to providing a nurturing, supportive atmosphere in which every child can be championed to realise their full potential. Our traditional values are embedded by our Christian ethos and we believe that through hard work and placing our trust in God we can provide an environment where children will flourish. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking, dynamic, supportive team who work hard to provide the best possible education for the pupils in our community.

Our pupils are our greatest asset. They are enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, well-behaved individuals ready to take their place in the world.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Social Sciences MPS/UPS £30,000—£46,525 plus a potential recruitment and retention allowance for the right candidate The Duston School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Possible start date of Easter or September 2025 Closing Date: midday, Friday 15th November 2024. Interviews: w/c 18th November

The Duston School is looking to appoint a Teacher of Social Sciences This is an exciting time to join our successful Social Sciences faculty teaching all key stages including post 16. We aim to ensure that our pupils become responsible, competent, confident and build skills relevant to today’s society. We welcome applications from qualified teachers, who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment and are committed to motivating young people. We welcome applications from ECT’s as well as experienced applicants.

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work in a hugely successful and dramatically transformed school? Do you want to work in a school that operates on common sense and places people at the centre of all that is does? In joining the Duston School you will be joining a school that is: • Built upon strong values and principles • Places people at the heart of all that it does • Heavily over-subscribed • Nationally recognised, heralded and applauded • A Behaviour Hub Lead School • The 27th most improved school nationally, with GCSE outcomes in 2019 placing the school in the top 20% of all schools nationally and A Level results in the top 5% of all schools • GCSE and A Level outcomes in 2022 were the best in the school’s history • A school of Character • An Investors in People Gold School • An Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School • A Global Equality Collective School • The home of ResearchED Northampton • A PKC Curriculum Hub • An Ofsted ‘Good’ school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Duston School is looking to appoint a Teacher for English, Film and Media. This is an exciting time to join our successful English faculty. We aim to ensure that our pupils become responsible, competent, confident and build skills relevant to today’s society. We welcome applications from qualified teachers, who can demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment and are committed to motivating young people. We welcome applications from ECT’s as well as experienced applicants.

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work in a hugely successful and dramatically transformed school? Do you want to work in a school that operates on common sense and places people at the centre of all that is does? In joining the Duston School you will be joining a school that is: • Built upon strong values and principles • Places people at the heart of all that it does • Heavily over-subscribed • Nationally recognised, heralded and applauded • A Behaviour Hub Lead School • The 27th most improved school nationally, with GCSE outcomes in 2019 placing the school in the top 20% of all schools nationally and A Level results in the top 5% of all schools • GCSE and A Level outcomes in 2022 were the best in the school’s history • A school of Character • An Investors in People Gold School • An Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship School • A Global Equality Collective School • The home of ResearchED Northampton • A PKC Curriculum Hub • An Ofsted ‘Good’ school

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and to ensure outstanding progress in English.
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying English.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
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To undertake a designated programme of teaching according to your subject specialism.
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students in music and to keep such records as are required.
• To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students so that all make good progress.
• To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work, including the setting and marking of work so that all students make good progress.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to providing our staff with the highest quality support and challenge to ensure that we excel and give our students the opportunities and provision they deserve. Senior leaders are encouraged where possible to sit on the academy council of another CET school which is a very valuable experience.

Each of the Creative Education Trust’s schools benefits from a comprehensive programme of support and challenge, including working with former HMIs.

On a Wednesday afternoon, all staff take part in our TED Talks for professional development. Each week a priority theme is explored, such as ‘Improving Literacy’, ‘Meeting the needs of students with SEND’ and ‘Assessment for Learning’. Staff have opportunities to deliver a session for other staff and staff can chose which session to attend to support their own CPD goal.

Our ‘breathing space’ days, open to all staff provide opportunities for colleagues to ‘download’ in a safe space. A coaching model is used by our experts in residence and staff report that they have found this provision really effective in supporting their resilience. We intend to continue this initiative and to develop it further at the end of the pandemic.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.