Nova Hreod Academy is a secondary school in North Swindon for pupils aged 11–16.

At Nova, we believe that all children have limitless potential and can succeed when they are educated in an environment characterised by high standards of behaviour and excellent teaching.

We place learning at the heart of everything that we do. Our expert teachers deliver a rich and ambitious academic curriculum in a calm, purposeful atmosphere. Our pupils work exceptionally hard to develop a secure understanding of the subject disciplines we teach, acquiring knowledge and ways of thinking that take them beyond everyday experience and, in the long term, enable them to participate fully in society.

Beyond the classroom, our house system, student leadership opportunities and enrichment programme, ‘SuperNova’, ensure that pupils have a wide range of opportunities to develop their character and to discover and nurture new passions, skills and interests.

At Nova Hreod Academy, our staff team is supportive, welcoming and committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning. We foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for our pupils, mirrored in the strong emphasis we place on high-quality professional development and ongoing support for staff.

Nova Hreod Academy, is located in north central Swindon, with excellent access to local amenities and transport links. The school is also close to a new sporting hub. Swindon is a thriving town that has seen significant regeneration, including upgrades to the train station, new housing, expanded retail opportunities and cultural attractions linked to its historic railway village.

Benefits

Nova Hreod Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. As a group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits – more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. For more information, please visit our website - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

Staff also benefit from:

• Access to free, on-site parking

• Access to the school gym outside school hours/term 

• A fast-paced but supportive team environment

• A highly supportive, hands-on SLT committed to creating a calm and respectful ethos

• A strong team of non-teaching pastoral and SEN staff working alongside SLT and teachers to support pupils

• A disruption-free learning environment for pupils

• A fantastic extra-curricular programme

United Learning

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. 

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.