Achievement Co-ordinator for English

Achievement Co-ordinator for English, Newcastle upon Tyne

MPS/UPS £21,804 - £37,124 plus TLR 2 £2,561 per annum 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 its most recent Ofsted inspection. We are seeking a hard-working, highly skilled and innovative teacher of English to become an achievement co-ordinator within a very successful department.

English enjoys a high profile in the school. The English department is both creative and dynamic and results are consistently excellent. This is a superb opportunity for a teacher looking to further their career within a skilled and supportive environment.

What we are looking for in applicants:

• A passion for teaching English and all facets of the curriculum;
• A proven track record of high achievement at key stage 4;
• Experience of effective delivery of English to advanced level;
• An ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment;
• Consistently high expectations of students and of yourself;
• Excellent communication and ICT skills;
• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled and motivated professionals;
• Enthusiastic, motivated and high achieving students;
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development;
• A large, vibrant and enthusiastic Sixth form;
• A school with its community at heart;
• Low cost membership of an on-site 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.

For further details and an application form contact Denise Thomas at the above address or 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. Please note we do not accept emailed copies of the application forms.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon Friday 25th April 2014

Gosforth Federated Academies - Principal: Hugh Robinson

GOSFORTH ACADEMY
Knightsbridge,
Great North Road,
Gosforth,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2JH

Gosforth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.