Teacher of Alternative Education
Thorp Academy, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 3AH18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048
Pay scale
- MPS 1 - UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
An honours degree
A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5
A good understanding of curriculum developments
Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work
An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department
Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
Able to use student level data to raise standardsü
Enthusiasm for your subject
Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas
Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
Pleasant and friendly manner
Polite and punctual
Reliable
A commitment to working as part of the whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the Academy
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Flexible working opportunities
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
Further information about the job
Post: Teacher of Alternative Education
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: MPS 1 – UPS 3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time
Base: Thorp Academy, Main Road, Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Thorp Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher to teach mainly Maths and Science in our Inclusion Centre.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to inspire and motivate our young people to fulfil their potential, demonstrating the drive and skill to raise standards of students' attainment and achievement. They will:
- Monitor and track student progress within their classes, setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
- Promote good progress and outcomes by students, demonstrating good subject and curriculum knowledge.
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment and fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Sophie Curry, Business Manager, at s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 9am, Friday 25th September 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Thorp Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1442 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Thorp Academy website
- Email address
- s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01914132113
Arranging a visit to Thorp Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.curry@northerneducationtrust.org.
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