About the Academy

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a successful 11 – 18 school with innovative approaches to teaching and learning, a firm belief in the inclusivity of pupils of all abilities and a welcoming and supportive community. The School, founded in 1588, has remained true to its founding principles, whilst at the same time enthusiastically embracing the changes needed to provide a forward thinking, positive and exciting environment for the whole school community.

We are proud of our successes, academic outcomes are good, our pupils are happy, engaged, confident and considerate, they achieve their ambitions to move on to sixth form and then to the post 6th form opportunities of their choice. 

Professional life at Joyce Frankland is stimulating and friendly and offers support and professional development opportunities, which are both challenging and relevant for education today. Our teachers are fully involved professionals, enthusiastic and generous with their time and expertise, they contribute unstintingly to the schools success. Excellent leadership and a shared vision across the school community creates continuing improvement in all areas of Academy life.

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is now part of the Anglian Learning Trust, more details of which can be found at http://anglianlearning.org/

Location

Joyce Frankland Academy has been an active part of the village of Newport since its founding. It is a rural school drawing pupils from more than 40 primary schools. The village is close to the market town of Saffron Walden and with easy access to Cambridge by car and train.

The Vacancy

This is an exciting and challenging post  and you will be required to teach Spanish/French up to Key Stage 4.  It would be advantageous if you are able to teach French and/or Spanish at Key Stage 3/4. You will have the opportunity to work with like-minded teachers within a supportive team.

You need to have flair and passion for your subject and be able to inspire our young people to achieve their ambitions.             

Spanish and French are high-profile subjects with a healthy uptake at KS4 and a proven track record of results, therefore it is essential that you are enthusiastic, hardworking and conscientious.

This role would equally suit an experienced teacher, or an NQT who is looking for an excellent start to their career. For the right candidate we are willing to offer remuneration up to UPS 3.

Application

Please submit an application via My New Term with a covering letter addressed to our Principal, Mr Duncan Roberts. Should you have any queries, please contact Carol Faiers, HR Assistant on 01799 540237 or by email: cfaiers@joycefrankland.org 

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect   all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check.  Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.  Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

 We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.  Flexible working will be considered.

Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.

•             Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
•             Free membership to all Anglian Leisure’s Sports Centres - Bassingbourn, Bottisham,   Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall
•              20% Discount on Adult Education Classes run by Anglian Learning School’s
•             Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
•             Cycle To Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
•             Discounted Eye Care Vouchers
•             Annual Flu Jab Vouchers
•             Perkbox
•             Investment in Personal Development

Closing Date:  14 June 2024

Interview Dates: To Be Confirmed

Anglian Learning Reserves the right to close our advertisements early if a suitable pool of candidates have been found.