Acle Academy is a thriving secondary school for 11-16 year olds located in the heart of the Broadland area only 12 miles from the centre of Norwich. We strive to create well-rounded, responsible individuals who seize opportunities, discover their passions and love to learn throughout life. Acle Academy has a strong academic reputation and was graded Ofsted ‘Good’ in 2022.

We are currently seeking to appoint either a Teacher of Girls' Physical Education or Head of Department for Girls' Physical Education and Extra-Curricular Coordinator.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic colleague to join a motivated team of teachers. The successful candidates will be required to teach Physical Education across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 including Sports Studies and GCSE P.E.

Are you:

• enthusiastic about your subject?
  
• a dedicated and imaginative practitioner, who is passionate about teaching and learning?
• someone who has high aspirations for students, and can contribute new and innovative ideas to curriculum and extracurricular developments?

Through partnership to excellence, The Wensum Trust is committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for its staff.

The Wensum Trust is committed to the protection and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of a six month probationary period. 

We value our staff and are committed to supporting their wellbeing. We have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which all staff can access 24 hours a day. The EAP provides counselling services, legal information and guidance, musculoskeletal services and online resources such as nutrition diaries, healthy eating plans, personal coaching questionnaires and tools and fitness programmes.

We warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Safer Recruitment

The Wensum Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The  Wensum Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks.