Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, excellent teacher and leader who is passionate about their subject and can evidence proven success in nurturing an environment within which everyone can reach their full potential – learners and staff alike.

Join us and you will be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed PE department and academy team. You will lead this forward-thinking team across Key Stages 3 and 4 and the whole ability range, working together to create an extremely positive learning culture based on high expectations and a huge passion for your subject. The role offers excellent opportunities for a well-qualified, creative specialist who will build on the success of the department and who is willing to commit to extra-curricular activities that add value to our school and community.

We believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things as we further develop innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Key Responsibilities  

• The academy’s mission statement, aims, priorities, targets and balanced scorecard and the mission of the Summit Learning Trust.
• Statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of learners’ attainment and progress.
• The characteristics of high-quality teaching and the main strategies for improving and sustaining high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all learners.
• Set high expectations and targets for learners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to enhance student outcomes.

About You

• A qualified teacher (QTS)
• Ability to demonstrate good teaching ensuring all students make excellent progress.
• Successful and relevant secondary teaching experience.
• Clear understanding and detailed knowledge of current curriculum and assessment requirements and developments
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners, parent and carers, and colleagues.

Why Join Summit Learning Trust? 

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression. 
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people. 

Informal conversations and visits to the academy are warmly welcomed.  Please contact Claire Pilkington, PA to the Principal, at claire.pilkington@cockshuthill.org.uk. 

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.  

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.