Due to an increase in pupil numbers, Appleton Academy is looking for inspiring teachers to join us as we nurture and develop the dreams and aspirations of our young people.
Start date January or Easter 2025
Appleton Academy is an 'all-through' school educating children and young people from 3-16 years old. We are proud that we are a community that works together to inspire, nurture and develop one another.
Appleton Academy is a "Good" school.
Ofsted said the following.
'Leaders have high expectations of pupils. These expectations are evident as you walk around the school.'
'The school is calm and purposeful.'
'Pupils feel listened to and they are proud of their school.' 'Leaders encourage pupils to read often.'
The secondary phase has approximately 180 pupils in each year group from year 7 to year 11. We have planned a broad, balanced and rich curriculum experience that is designed to inspire enthusiasm for learning, ensure achievement and to support pupil well-being and happiness.
It enables us to build strong relationships, celebrate diversity, encourage respect and build a sense of community. It provides and acknowledges success for all children, in all aspects of their development and it recognises, encourages and celebrates all types of talent.
We are looking for teachers who are aspirational, have high standards and who are excited about making a difference to the education of all children and young people.
Teachers who are passionate about teaching their subject. If you value support and want to be the best teacher that you can be, we encourage you to apply.
As a member of the secondary phase you will be joining a strong and supportive team of staff who are driven to ensure that our pupils achieve the highest possible standards.
As a school, we all work together. The ability to collaborate and be open to development is essential and we aim to maximise potential within each member of staff.
The successful applicant will have
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework for education, new and innovative developments within education.
- An understanding of education in the secondary age phase, including tracking and monitoring pupil progress
- Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum requirements in the subject specific discipline.
- Knowledge of a range of practical approaches to teaching to support the application of learning.
We can offer:
- A hard-working Leadership team dedicated to the success of our students.
- An inclusive approach to learning.
- High quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Secure, on-site parking.
- Free access to our on-site gym.
Appleton Academy is part of the Exceed Academies Trust which is a highly successful group of school based largely in Bradford. Exceed Academies Trust also has a SCITT, provides support and training across the region and now has the Bradford Teaching School Hub leading school improvement across the city. Exceed Academies Trust believes that successful schools develop their own identity and individuality whilst working in partnership to develop and share best practice.
If you feel you are up to the challenges ahead and would like to share in our continued success, then please contact our recruitment partner Paula Read at Hays Education for an application pack and further details.
Telephone , mobile or email
The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 5th November at 10amInterviews to be held as soon as possible after this date.
Appleton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Candidates will be subject to related online checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.
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