Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/04/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/04/2017 12:00
Salary:
£22,467 - £33,160 per annum depending on relevant teaching experience
Hours per week:
Full time as in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Gosforth Junior High Academy, Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1EE
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 Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
Start date: September 2017
Full time as in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
Contract type: One year, fixed term
Come to work in a thriving community. Gosforth Federated Academies is comprised of 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 Junior High Academy is a highly successful school rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Links with schools across the Gosforth pyramid are strong, allowing potential for the sharing of practice and pedagogy across all phases.
We are seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic teacher of History and Geography to join us at an exciting phase in the Academy’s development. We are a richly diverse, vibrant school described by Ofsted as a ‘provider of excellence in the Gosforth community’ with a ‘climate of endeavour and enjoyment’ (Ofsted, 2015).
The post offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled teacher to work within a positive and supportive environment.
We need:
• An outstanding practitioner
• A passion for History and Geography and a clear understanding of the KS3 History and Geography curriculums
• An understanding of the requirements of the KS3 History and Geography curriculums and a keen interest in the subjects
• A proven track record of excellent achievement at KS3
• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils of all abilities
• Excellent communication and ICT skills
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum
We can offer you:
• An opportunity to work in an ‘outstanding’ school
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development;
• A school with its community at heart
• Low-cost membership of the Academy’s gym and excellent sports facilities.
• An exciting programme of staff ‘well-being’ activities, from football to surfing!
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. 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.
If you hold the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
For further details please email hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk . Alternatively visit our website www.gosforthacademy.org.uk . Completed application forms to be returned to Mr Hugh Robinson, Principal to the address above.
Closing date is 12 noon on Thursday 27 April 2017.
The Gosforth Federated Academies Ltd trading as Gosforth Academy and Gosforth Junior High Academy.
Gosforth Junior High Academy, Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1EE
Please note
This job is closed for applications.