REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 DUE TO EXPANSION This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Mathematics to join this large, very successful and forward thinking faculty within Joseph Leckie Academy. The faculty consistently produces excellent results with good progress at all key stages. The Academy prides itself on offering extensive training opportunities and ongoing support through CPD for staff members at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Mathematics to join this large, very successful and forward thinking faculty within Joseph Leckie Academy. The faculty consistently produces excellent results with good progress at all key stages. The Academy prides itself on offering extensive training opportunities and on – going support through CPD for staff members at all levels. As a new member of staff at Joseph Leckie Academy, we expect: The ability to motivate and inspire students. A firm commitment and determination to raise the achievement of all students. A good understanding of the mathematics curriculum. The desire to cultivate a positive working environment. Good classroom management and high expectations of students. Applications are invited from either NQT or experienced teachers who can offer a good understanding of how students learn and are able to translate this into their teaching. The Academy is well subscribed at Key Stage 5 and offers both mathematics and further maths and therefore the ability to offer these subjects would be an advantage Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check. For further details and an application form please e-mail or telephone Gemma Randle on extension 204 or visit our web site: https://www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=92 Closing date for receipt of applications: May 2nd 2019 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will be held during the week beginning May 6th 2019.

Required as soon as possible, a dedicated and student focused individual for the position of Post 16 Study Supervisor. This position has a particular emphasis on Post 16 students' attainment and progress. The successful candidate will supervise students, ensuring they are on task during extra study periods and will need to positively intervene as necessary to raise standards and improve progress, reporting on a daily basis to the Head of Sixth Form. They will also be expected to help out with sixth form administration and detentions. The successful candidate should have good levels of computer skills and be comfortable with use of Excel and have some familiarity with SIMs software. Similarly, they will take an integral part in the UCAS process of university application. Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Further details and application form available from the Academy's website: www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=92 Apply by letter and application form available from the website above. Closing date: 12.00 Noon, Thursday, May 2nd 2019.

The Governors wish to appoint hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and motivated cleaners. In return we offer excellent pay, on-going training and a positive working environment. Required As Soon As Possible Academy Cleaner x 2 posts (Permanent) Salary: Grade 2 £5,013 - £5,413.42 12.5 hours and 13 hours. Term time only. Two permanent cleaners are required at the Academy to ensure the require standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained within our Academy. Duties will include vacuuming, sweeping, washing, polishing, dusting, emptying litter bins, deep cleaning and using powered equipment as required. The successful candidates must have an understanding of the safe use of cleaning chemicals / machinery. Informal visits to the Academy are welcomed by appointment. Please contact Gemma Randle by telephone – 01922 721071 extension 204 or email: g.randle@josephleckieacademy.co.uk to make the necessary arrangements. Closing date: Tuesday 9th April 2019. Interviews will take place w/c Monday 8th April 2019. A career at Joseph Leckie Academy is your chance to be part of a remarkable team that are working to ensure our students are prepared to be the well – rounded leaders of tomorrow. Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. For more details to visit our vacancies page on our website. https://www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=92

Required for September 2019, a confident, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Geography to join a dynamic and expanding Geography department. Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Converter Academy with an overall progress score of +0.24. You will have: - The ability to motivate and inspire students - The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Geography - Creative teaching skills and a professional approach - High expectations of students - The determination to raise student achievement - Team skills - A commitment and enthusiasm for geography teaching both within and beyond the classroom context We can offer you:- - Excellent resources - Excellent support and professional development opportunities - Laptop computers for student use - Wi fi system in all geography classrooms - Friendly and supportive staff - Interactive Whiteboards The suitable candidate must teach Key Stage 3 and 4 Geography, with the possibility of teaching A-level. The Academy welcomes applications from NQT's as well as from more experienced teachers. Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check. Closing Date: Thursday, April 4th 2019. Interviews will take place week commencing: Monday, April 8th 2019. For further information on the Academy, post or to apply please visit our website www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk or contact Gemma Randle by email. g.randle@josephleckieacademy.co.uk.

Last week, Performance In Education came to the Academy to perform 'What's your poison', a substance misuse play to our Year 8 students. Mrs Etches, Head of Year 8, said that she "Appreciates the importance of getting these subjects across to our young people, if it just makes at least one student think in the future then we have done our job!"

A group of Year 12 & 13 students visited the National Apprenticeship Event at the ICC in Birmingham today. The students spoke to employers about undertaking an apprenticeship as an alternative to university.