What skills and experience we're looking for • Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5 • A good understanding of curriculum developments • Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies • Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work • An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department • Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning • Able to use student level data to raise standards • Enthusiasm for your subject • Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas • Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues · Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents What the school offers its staff Northern Education Trust offers: • The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future; • The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project; • The support and expertise of Director of Subjects. • A full and detailed programme of support and development for all; • A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College. Employee benefits • Free flu vaccinations • Free onsite parking Further details about the role Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early and appoint to the position should a suitable candidate apply. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.