We are passionate about children at Northern House having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. Our core values are understanding, positivity, consistency, happiness, high expectations and nurture. We put these values at the heart of everything we do.
The whole staff team is committed to very high standards both professionally and in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education. If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs, we would like to hear from you. In return for your contribution to our team, you will work in an environment which is innovative and rewarding.
We are part of the Gallery Trust, a Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire.
Benefits
At Northern House Academy we are committed and dedicated to promoting positive
mental health and wellbeing, ensuring all staff maintain a healthy and realistic work
life balance. As such we offer our amazing employees the following support
packages:
- Three development and wellbeing days across the year. Teachers are not
required to be onsite for these days and they are designed to support with,
and promote, a positive work life balance - A robust induction program for all teachers, regardless of experience. During
their first year, teachers will be provided with additional time out of class to
work closely with an SLT link for support and guidance. This is focused on
utilising the policies, procedures and principles that underpin practice within
Northern House Academy - Protected PPA time for teachers, which can be taken offsite
- Weekly professional development meetings that finish at 4:00pm and take
place once for teaching assistants and twice weekly for teachers and pastoral support workers - Numerous opportunities and career pathways available with Northern House
Academy and provided by The Gallery Trust. Including access to NPQ
programs, Master Education pathways, and continuous CPD. - A committed, positive and friendly staff team with a numerous wellbeing and
social events scheduled across the year - The opportunity to work with our amazing, unique and fantastic pupils who
will guarantee that no two days are the same - The opportunity to work within a supportive and professional teaching team,
who are committed to continuous professional development and
collaborative school improvement - Membership to Perk Box, a global employee benefits and rewards platform
If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and
young people with additional needs, this could be a great role for you. Previous
special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our
values, which can be found on our website.
We provide induction and training in all roles.
Support staff are given the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK. Teachers are offered the Teachers’ pension scheme
Working as part of a multi-academy Trust provides opportunities for progression
Our current vacancies are here: Vacancies