Working at Strood Academy

Running an Academy takes a lot of dedication and hard work, but for the right individuals it can be an incredibly rewarding experience and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.

UCA and Medway Council invite those with the relevant expertise and ambition to join them in setting up a learning institution capable of preparing students for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Click HERE to download an application form for all positions, and click HERE to download a person specification for all QTS posts.

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Teacher of English

Required for Easter or September

Strood Academy has already doubled the number of children gaining 5 or more GCSEs with English and Mathematics since opening in 2009. We are now seeking a talented and ambitious English teacher (with QTS) to join us at Easter or in September when we move to our £30m new building.

Strood Academy is a rapidly improving school where English results have significantly increased in the two years we have been open. Find out more and apply by browsing this website, an application for and job description are at the top of this page.

Strood Academy is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of young people and an enhanced CRB is required for this post.

Informal visits are welcome.
Closing date: Friday 10th February
Interviews: Week commencing 20th February

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for a post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced/ Standard Criminal Record Bureau disclosure.

Cover Teacher

Required from Easter 2012 or sooner if available. A teacher with QTS to work as a Cover Teacher.
The post carries a fixed salary at M2 on the pay scale.

We are looking for a good classroom teacher to provide cover for absent colleagues. A full induction programme is provided within a well organised and structured environment. Your own subject specialism is less important than your willingness to be flexible and to work with a wide range of young people.

Strood Academy was opened in 2009 and has improved rapidly, doubling the number of children achieving 5 ‘good’ GCSE passes with English and Mathematics. We move into a new £30m building in September 2012.

Strood Academy is committed to the welfare of young people and to safeguarding. An enhanced CRB is required for this post.

This is a fixed term post, reviewable at April 2013. Please browse this website for more information about the Academy, an application form is available at the top of this page.

Closing date: Friday February 10th

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for a post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced/ Standard Criminal Record Bureau disclosure.

Director Of Studies

Required from September 2012
TLR 1B

Strood Academy has already doubled the number of children gaining 5 or more GCSEs with English and Mathematics since opening in 2009. We are now seeking a talented and ambitious teacher (with QTS) to join us in September as we move to our £30m new building.

You will take responsibility for the academic progress and pastoral care of 400 children in one of three Colleges, working closely with the Vice Principal. This is a high profile role and will prepare you for further promotion in due course.

Strood Academy is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of young people and an enhanced CRB is required for this post.

Please browse this website to find out more details about us, the application form is at the top of this page. An information pack is available here:
Director Of Studies Information Pack

Informal visits are welcome.

Closing date: Friday 10th February

Interviews: Week Beginning 20th February

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for a post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced/ Standard Criminal Record Bureau disclosure.