Teacher - NIA - Geography

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for a teacher of Geography who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• A corporate eye care plan.
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.

About the School

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision

EMAT is an inclusive Educational Trust which values staff and strives enhance life opportunities for children in each of its schools.

We are looking for innovative colleagues to join our #EMATters community, who share our belief that ‘every child deserves to be the best they can be...’

NIA is a large all-through school serving a richly diverse community housed in a unique setting. A broad and rich curriculum ensures every child from EYFS to 6^th are provided with the highest standards of education. Learning is supported by a strong pastoral provision which effectively meets the needs of our children who are respectful and ready to learn.

Our shared values of Respect and Collaboration provide the foundation on which we forge positive relationships between staff, children, parents and carers.

Stiving for Excellence runs through the DNA of NIA and our recent Ofsted report, reflects the impact of “strong leadership” and positive collaboration within the NIA family.

If successful, you will be provided with opportunities to further your career. Working with the University of Northampton, we deliver a range of NPQ courses in addition to offer a fully funded Masters in Education.

As a school, we are still growing. and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy who now have a unit within NIA 

General Roles and Responsibilities:

• Setting consistently high expectations and standards

• Sharing a love of your subject and of learning

• Enthusing, engaging and motivating students

• Inspiring trust and confidence in students and colleagues

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hrqueries@emat.uk.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.