Classroom teacher (English /Humanities or Upper KS2) at The Wisbech Academy
14 Days Remaining
14 Days Remaining
About this Role
We believe The Wisbech Academy is one of the most exciting and important career opportunities to arise in North Cambridgeshire for many years. The school opened in September 2024, and in our first year we have built a team of dedicated staff who consistently go above and beyond to do the best for the students in the school. It is an exciting time to be here, as we lay the foundations for what the school will become. We need exceptional colleagues to join us and help us build a school where all members of the community thrive.
Applicants should:
- Have experience of teaching across the key stages. Applications from Upper Key Stage 2 teachers are welcome
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
- Be able to use evidence from research to inform their teaching.
- Demonstrate a love of learning and the ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
- Be ambitious for our students and committed to raising standards for all
- Be open to learning, and demonstrate a drive to consistently grow and improve as a teacher
- Be able to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact
- Demonstrate a passion to make a positive difference to our students
- Be confident with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to learn more
- Be a team player who will contribute to our school community
Voices and Visions curriculum
The Wisbech Academy ‘Voice and Visions’ curriculum, brings together Art Design and Technology, Computer English, Geography, History, Religious Studies and Personal, Social and Health Education. It will be taught for 11 hours with a single teacher in year 7. Each teacher will have the opportunity to get to know the students in their group well and to focus not just on their academic progress, but also on their personal development and wellbeing. The ‘Voices and Visions’ teachers will be the first point of contact for the families of the students in their group and will play a vital role in building partnerships with parents.
As a ‘Voices and Visions’ teacher, you will be part of a team that will pioneer the ‘Voices and Visions’ programme. You will be responsible for helping to shape the curriculum and taking an oversight of students’ pastoral development.
Our School Values
At The Wisbech Academy our aim is to give children an education that will give them choice and opportunity and enables them to make a positive difference to the world. We are guided by the core values of flourishing community, great teaching and learning beyond the curriculum
STEM specialism
As a STEM-focused school, The Wisbech Academy is committed to embedding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across our curriculum, preparing students for the careers of tomorrow. Our approach not only nurtures academic excellence but also equips students with practical, transferable skills that are highly valued in the real world. By emphasising critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, we aim to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
About The Wisbech Academy
The Wisbech Academy is a new 11-16 600-student (120 PAN) secondary school which opened for students in September 2024 to help meet growing demand for school places in Wisbech, North Cambridgeshire.
The school opened within the Thomas Clarkson Academy building in Phase One to provide additional capacity for 100 students in September 2024. The Phase One modular building will be built ready for September 2025, and it will be located off Weasenham Lane, next to where the permanent new school building will be created. the new school will also be located alongside the existing Thomas Clarkson Academy, as part of the Wisbech Campus, allowing the schools to share capacity and facilities to provide better opportunities for students and staff now and in the future.
Students and staff are expected to move into the new building in during the 2026/2027 academic year, where it will grow into a 120 PAN school.
We actively welcome visits to the academy; please contact us if you would like to do this.
Click here to find out more about The Wisbech Academy.
Click here to find out more about the Wisbech Campus.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
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One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
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Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
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Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
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A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
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Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body,
BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
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Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
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Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
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Cycle to Work scheme.
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Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
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Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
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Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
How to Apply
If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!
Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website www.thewisbechacademy.org or by telephoning 01945 407909.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection
The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment
Closing date: Monday 21st April 2025
Related Documents
Contact Details
Kirsty Cross
01945 407909
Kirsty.cross@thomasclarksonacademy.org
The Wisbech Academy
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationCambridgeshire
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