Vacancies
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Teacher of Design and Technology
Start: September 2024
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Scale + £3,000 Golden Hello
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and well-qualified teacher of Design and Technology.
As an academy, we are over-subscribed and consistently achieve some of the highest results in Sandwell. In our most recent Ofsted of February 2020 the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We are extremely proud of being one of few secondary schools in the country to have been graded as outstanding for behaviour and attitudes under the new Ofsted framework. We have an excellent location being less than 15 miles from the centre of Birmingham whilst having excellent national links via both the M5 and the M6.
As an enthusiastic and committed teacher, you would join a welcoming, highly trained, and very supportive Design and Technology department. The department is managed by the Head of D & T who is supported by a second in Dpt. The department has also a vast experience in successfully mentoring both ITT trainees and ECTs.
Successful candidates will be:
Highly motivated and passionate about providing all students with the very best educational opportunities.
Believe in the importance of excellent teaching in Design and Technology and can inspire students
Committed to further developing their teaching and professional skills
In return, successful candidates can expect to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved students who have a genuine desire to learn, to work with colleagues who are friendly and supportive, and to be part of a school which values its staff and offers ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. Experienced teachers, ECTs (year 1 or 2) are all encouraged to apply.
Additional information and the application form are available on the school’s website.
https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/vacancies/
Completed application forms and supporting letters (no more than 2 sides of A4) can be emailed to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk with “Application for Teacher of Design & Technology’’ given as the subject.
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024
Please note the Interviews are likely to be held on Monday 15th April 2024
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Teacher of Science
Physics or Chemistry or Biology specialist
Main Pay Range – Upper Pay range + Golden Hello £3,000 (£5,000 for KS5 Physics specialist)
Start: September 2024
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and well-qualified teacher of Science at Wood Green Academy.
As an academy, we are over-subscribed and consistently achieve some of the highest results in Sandwell. In our most recent Ofsted of February 2020 the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We are extremely proud of being one of few secondary schools in the country to have been graded as outstanding for behaviour and attitudes under the new Ofsted framework. We have an excellent location being less than 15 miles from the centre of Birmingham whilst having excellent national links via both the M5 and the M6.
As an enthusiastic and committed teacher, you would join a welcoming, highly trained, and very supportive Science department. The department is led by the Head of Science who is supported by the Head of Chemistry, the Head of Physics and the Key Stage 3 Science Lead. The department has also great experience in successfully mentoring both ITT trainees and ECTs.
Successful candidates will be:
Highly motivated and passionate about providing all students with the very best educational opportunities.
Believe in the importance of excellent teaching in Science and can inspire students
Committed to further developing their teaching and professional skills
In return, successful candidates can expect to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved students who have a genuine desire to learn, to work with specialist colleagues who are friendly and supportive, and to be part of a school which values its staff and offers ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. Experienced teachers, ECTs (year 1 or 2) are all encouraged to apply.
Additional information and the Application Pack is available on the school’s website.
https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/vacancies/
Completed application forms and supporting letters (no more than 1 side of A4) can be emailed to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk with Application for Teacher of Science given as the subject.
Closing date: 9am Friday 12th April 2024.
Please note that interviews will be towards the end of week commencing 15th April 2024
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Teacher of English
Start: September 2024
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Scale
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and well-qualified teacher of English at Wood Green Academy.
As an academy, we are over-subscribed and consistently achieve some of the highest results in Sandwell. In our most recent Ofsted of February 2020 the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We are extremely proud of being one of few secondary schools in the country to have been graded as outstanding for behaviour and attitudes under the new Ofsted framework. We have an excellent location being less than 15 miles from the centre of Birmingham whilst having excellent national links via both the M5 and the M6.
As an enthusiastic and committed teacher, you would join a welcoming, highly trained, and very supportive English department. The department is managed by the Director of English who is supported by English KS3, KS4 and KS5 Leaders. The English Department has a long experience in working with the Drama Department. The department has also a vast experience in successfully mentoring both ITT trainees and ECTs.
Successful candidates will be:
- Highly motivated and passionate about providing all students with the very best educational opportunities.
- Believe in the importance of excellent teaching in English and can inspire students
- Committed to further developing their teaching and professional skills
In return, successful candidates can expect to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved students who have a genuine desire to learn, to work with colleagues who are friendly and supportive, and to be part of a school which values its staff and offers ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. Experienced teachers, ECTs (year 1 or 2) are all encouraged to apply.
Additional information and the Application Pack is available on the school’s website.
https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/vacancies/
Completed application forms and supporting letters (no more than 1 side of A4) can be emailed to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk with Application for Teacher of English given as the subject.
Closing date: 9am Monday 15th April 2024.
Please note that interviews will be held w/c 22nd April 2024
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Learning Hub Manager
Learning Hub Manager/Academic Coach
CONTRACT: Fixed term 52 weeks a year or term time only (negotiable with successful candidate)
SALARY SCALE: Band D Point 9 (@ £25,119 -This would be pro-rata if term time only)
START DATE: ASAP
END DATE: 31ST August 2025
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Hub Manager/Academic Coach who will oversee the management of the learning hub with the other manager, and who can tutor small groups and individual students in English / Literacy up to GCSE level.
The successful candidate should be able to offer excellent communication skills along with experience of working with young people. Academically you would need to be sufficiently qualified to tutor students to GCSE standard (see person specification).
This position provides excellent preparation for people who are considering careers in teaching and who are looking to gain experience of working with young people or working in a school setting.
The job description and person specification provide a detailed description of the role.
Please complete a supporting letter of no more than one side of A4 stating your suitability for the post.
Completed application forms and supporting letters should be emailed to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk and marked in the subject line, “Application for Learning Hub Manager/Academic Coach”.
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 10th April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 15th April 2024. (Likely to be Wed 17th)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Lunchtime supervisor
SALARY SCALE: Hourly rate @ £11.18 (based on Band C pt 5 = £21,575)
CONTRACT: Permanent TERM TIME only
Contract Hours: 6 hours 15 mins per week, 12:45pm – 2:00pm Monday – Friday
START DATE: As soon as possible subject to clearances.
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lunchtime supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the operation of Wood Green Academy. We are looking for an individual who has the required knowledge and experience to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please complete an application form stating your suitability for the post.
Closing date: We very often have vacancies for this post; please email completed application forms and supporting letters to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk and marked in the subject line, “Senior Lunchtime Supervisor”.
You will be contacted soon after we have received your application.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
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