We are a forward looking school and are not afraid to innovate in order to achieve our main aim – for all our students to be the best they can be. We are at the leading edge of curriculum developments, have established a strong foundation for delivering excellence and welcome applications from individuals willing to roll their sleeves up and join in.
We are a forward looking school and are not afraid to innovate in order to achieve our main aim – for all our students to be the best they can be. We are at the leading edge of curriculum developments, have established a strong foundation for delivering excellence and welcome applications from individuals willing to roll their sleeves up and join in.
Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
Whitley Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for all positions within the Academy.
Please note that we will request references prior to short listing and that one reference must be from your current employer. We will not accept as referees family members, friends or people with whom the applicant has any other significant relationship.
As a single academy trust our expectations are high, attendance, punctuality, behaviour, uniform and attitude to learning should be excellent. In return Whitley Academy provides a safe stimulating environment with high quality teaching designed to ensure motivated and effective learners.
As an RSA (Royal Society for the Arts) Academy we are proud to share their ethos of equality for all and social justice. We are an ‘Opening Minds’ training school and enable other schools to deliver high quality provision and gain accreditation.
We offer the following opportunities for staff that join our learning community:
A positive and innovative learning culture,
A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations of and aspirations for all of our students,
A strong sense of community,
Access to the RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance, which offers high quality training and leadership experiences for all staff,
PiXL network access, developing new ideas and strategies to impact on student learning and
A number of additional benefits including a fantastic internal CPD programme – fostering excellence in teaching and learning, free parking, a vibrant modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.
