Swindon Academy is a school of Character and Excellence, committed to helping every pupil live their best life. We are an all-through academy, catering for pupils aged 3 to 18, including Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form provision, as well as a successful grammar stream. We are an ambitious learning community where pupils are encouraged to surpass their previous best through a rigorous curriculum and outstanding teaching. 

We develop confident, resilient and independent learners, supported by strong pastoral care, leadership opportunities and shared values. 

Swindon Academy is a school of Character and Excellence. Our collective mission is to ensure that every pupil can flourish academically and personally, so that they have the best chance to live their best life. 

At Swindon Academy, we pride ourselves on having a team of staff who are supportive, friendly and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning. Staff across the academy foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, which is reflected in the strong emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD). 

We have made significant and sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to be the top-performing school in Swindon for pupil progress over the last six years. Following an Ofsted inspection June 2022, the academy continues to be rated Good in all areas of the framework. Inspectors notes that, “Warm, caring relationships are at the heart of the way that staff work with pupils.”

Swindon Academy is located on Beech Avenue in the Pinehurst area, to the north of the town centre. The academy is a purpose-built school with excellent facilities, which are also used by local sports clubs and professional groups.  

Benefits

Swindon 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.

In addition, staff benefit from:

• Access to the school gym outside of term time and school hours

• Free, on-site parking

• Working with a fast-paced but supportive team

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

• 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.