Teacher

CLASSROOM TEACHER Fixed Term Maternity Cover - To Commence 1st January 2027 - 31st August 2028 Scale – MS1 – UPS New Silksworth Academy are seeking to appoint inspiring and motivational teachers irrespective of their stage in career. We are looking for newly/recently qualified teachers who want to ensure that their talent is nurtured and developed or more experienced teachers who want to inspire and excite their professional colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, ambitious and inspiring team.

The successful candidate will:

·Be highly motivated, inspirational and have the capacity to deliver exciting learning opportunities to meet the needs of all pupils. Have good experience in the relevant Key Stage. Have drive, vision and interpersonal skills to support the work with colleagues, pupils, parents and our partners. Want to be an influential member of an innovative academy Trust. Have a passion for working with children. Have a willingness to commit to the wider life of the academy. Extol Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended)and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS). As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. Requesting an Application Form Application form and further details are available via the Extol Trust website: https://www.extoltrust.co.uk/staff-vacancies Personal information provided on application forms will be retained and used in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018 and other legislative provisions. Please review our Privacy Policy at: https://www.newsilksworthacademy.co.uk/content/?pid=72&contentid=1 Please email completed application forms FAO the Headteacher, Emma Robins to: valerie.flynn@newsilksworthacademy.co.uk or post to New Silksworth Academy, Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1AS. Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant. ADVERTISEMENT www.newsilksworthacademy.co.uk 03 Closing date for applications: Monday 19th October 2026 (9am) Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026 Interviews will be held: Thursday 22nd October 2026