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Waterhead Academy

Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3NY office@waterheadacademy.co.uk www.waterheadacademy.co.uk
Location: Oldham
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years

Waterhead Academy

About Waterhead Academy

Welcome to  Waterhead Academy

Want to join a TEAM that is creating something special?

"Good Leadership" OFSTED 2016.

Our teamwork led us to become one of the most improved schools in Greater Manchester in 2016.We believe in achieving together at Waterhead Academy. Our Team values Responsibility, Determination and Success.  We are looking for exceptional colleagues or newly qualified colleagues with great potential, who match our ambition for outstanding education for the students we have the privilege to work with. If you would like to play a part in developing something special, why not contact us for a discussion about how your career can develop with us.

"A Transformation" OFSTED 2016.

The Academy:

Waterhead Academy is an 11-16, non-selective academy for 1500 students. The academy replaced predecessors Breeze Hill and Counthill Schools in 2010, is situated in a state of the art build on the outskirts of Oldham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The academy is located a 10 minute walk away from the metro link, with 20 minute ride to Central Manchester. The school offers state of the art facilities in a £24 million pound complex and offers a wide range of bespoke teacher and leadership packages for colleagues through our professional partnerships. The Academy also has a key strategic partnership with Manchester United. We have a strong commitment to developing colleagues with the very best professional development and research opportunities.
 

Our Mission:

To become the best school in the area for students and families. To do that we aim to:

  1. Deliver student achievement through highly effective teaching.
  2. Develop student aspiration, good manners and a strong work ethic.
  3. Develop a culture of teamwork that promotes improvement.
  4. Provide outstanding care, support and personal development opportunities.
  5. Ensure students are well equipped for success in their next stage.

The Trust:

Waterhead Academy is a partner of the South Pennine Academies Trust. The Trust has 11 partner Academies and also operates a SCITT.

Why you, why us?

We are passionate about potential and are considered to be a very caring school; where relationships are very strong between young people and teachers. 

We are working together to build something very special for the young people we have the privilege of working with. If you would like to play a part in developing something special, why not contact us for a discussion about how your career can develop with us.

Current Vacancies

Teacher of Boys PE

Teacher of Boys PE

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Boys PE - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package and ons...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Teacher of Religious Education/Ethics

Teacher of Religious Education/Ethics

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Religious Education/Ethics - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbe...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Teacher of English & Drama

Teacher of English & Drama

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of English & Drama - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Cover Supervisor - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package and onsit...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £29,269.00 - £32,076.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade 5 points 18 to 23 pro rata to term time plus 5 days (actual salary is £25,254 to £27,676)
New SHARE

Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Music - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package and onsit...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS1 to UPS3 Depending on experience.
New SHARE

Teacher of Design Technology (Up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention allowance)

Teacher of Design Technology (Up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention allowance)

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Design Technology - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing packa...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Teacher of Food Technology (up to £5000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance)

Teacher of Food Technology (up to £5000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance)

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Food Technology - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS1 to UPS3 Depending on experience In addition up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 18 vacancies available at other schools within South Pennine Academies

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School Information

Location: Oldham
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years

Current Vacancies

Teacher of Boys PE

Teacher of Boys PE

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Boys PE - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package and ons...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Teacher of Religious Education/Ethics

Teacher of Religious Education/Ethics

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Religious Education/Ethics - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbe...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Teacher of English & Drama

Teacher of English & Drama

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of English & Drama - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Cover Supervisor - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package and onsit...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £29,269.00 - £32,076.00 Annually (FTE)
      Grade 5 points 18 to 23 pro rata to term time plus 5 days (actual salary is £25,254 to £27,676)
New SHARE

Teacher of Music

Teacher of Music

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Music - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package and onsit...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS1 to UPS3 Depending on experience.
New SHARE

Teacher of Design Technology (Up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention allowance)

Teacher of Design Technology (Up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention allowance)

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Design Technology - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing packa...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS/UPS Depending on experience
New SHARE

Teacher of Food Technology (up to £5000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance)

Teacher of Food Technology (up to £5000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance)

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Waterhead Academy, Oldham, Lancashire

Teacher of Food Technology - this is an excellent opportunity to work within an outstanding MAT. Benefits include a comprehensive CPD programme, extra-curricular opportunities, staff wellbeing package...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £30,000.00 - £47,674.00 Annually (Actual)
      MPS1 to UPS3 Depending on experience In addition up to £5,000 Recruitment & Retention Allowance
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

View 18 vacancies available at other schools within South Pennine Academies

Are you looking for a different role at Waterhead Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

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