Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/04/2014
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/05/2014 12:00
Salary:
L22-26, £63,440 - £69,968 per annum
Hours per week:
Full time as in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions document
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Gosforth Academy, Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2JH
Further Information
This school has 'Academy' status and you will not be directly employed by Newcastle City Council.
Gosforth Federated Academies – Principal: Hugh Robinson
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge
Great North Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH
Start date: September 2014
Full time as in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions document
Come to work in a thriving community. Gosforth Federated Academies comprises two schools (Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy) committed to providing a superb education for pupils from Year 5 through to Year 13.
Gosforth Academy is a successful school which was graded ‘outstanding’ in the most recent Ofsted inspection: “The sixth form has a deservedly high reputation because students are given every opportunity to do well and are provided with exceptional care and support”.
We require an inspirational, innovative and diligent leader with an outstanding record of classroom teaching and a proven track record of raising achievement. At Gosforth Academy, we pride ourselves on a drive for continuous improvement and academic achievement. The successful candidate will be joining a team of directors who are ambitious in outlook and committed to providing the very best provision and opportunity for all of our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a large and diverse sixth form. Come and make a difference within a rich, positive and exciting environment.
What we need:
An outstanding classroom practitioner;
A confident and skilled leader;
A proven ability in the raising of achievement;
An ability to manage and develop the post-16 curriculum;
An ability to take the lead in creating and maintaining a positive learning ethos;
The capacity to manage and lead Post 16 admissions and UCAS application processes;
An ability to lead and develop progression strategies for all Post 16 students.
Excellent communication and ICT skills;
We can offer you:
An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals;
The support and expertise of a close-knit team of directors;
Enthusiastic and motivated students;
An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development;
A large, diverse vibrant Sixth form;
A school with its community at heart;
Low-cost membership to an on-site gym and excellent sports facilities;
An exciting programme of staff ‘well-being’ activities, from Football to Surfing!
If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Gosforth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance
For further details and an application form contact Denise Thomas at the above address or email: denise.thomas@ga.newcastle.sch.uk. Alternatively visit our website: www.gosforthacademy.org.uk
Completed application forms to be returned to Mr Hugh Robinson, Principal. Please note we do not accept emailed copies of the application forms.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12noon, Friday 2 May 2014
Shortlisting will take place Tuesday 6 May 2014
Interviews will take place Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 May 2014
As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.