Summer 2025
Key stage 3 Progress Test
On a weekly basis we have been showcasing examples of student work.
This week we have English showcasing impressive examples of work.
Year 7 are learning about persuasive writing and techniques through ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell. Here are some posters inspired by Old Major’s speech using persuasive techniques
Year 8 students have been studying the Gothic genre through reading ‘The Woman in Black’ by Susan Hill. Students played Gothic bingo while watching Hotel Transylvania clips to show their understanding of the features of the Gothic.
Year 9 were studying the Gothic and Romantic genres through ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley. Here, some students created board games showcasing their knowledge of the plot and characters.
Year 9 have also studied poems of identity. Here is an example of a poem written in local dialect, inspired by ‘Mardy’ by Bridie Squires.
Year 10 students have been studying Shakepeare’s ‘Macbeth’, the Gothic novella ‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ by R.L.Stevenson and ‘An Inspector Calls by J.B.Priestley. Here are some examples of students practising their exam skills.
Please click on this link for our recruitment pack and application form –Careers- Teaching
Teacher of Maths
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (plus £3000 recruitment and retention incentive)
Closing Date: 12pm Monday 19th May
Hours: 1.0fte
Are you an inspirational maths teacher who is looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting and innovative department within a collaborative and ambitious school?
You will make a great addition to the team if you are committed to delivering the best teaching, learning and assessment opportunities for our students and are capable of inspiring and motivating others through your passion for maths.
We value high quality candidates who will make a great addition to our team and a significant difference to the lives of our students. We are therefore offering a one-off recruitment and retention incentive of up to £3000 to the successful candidate, terms apply.
We welcome applications from both early career and experienced teachers. The post offers opportunities to teach at KS3 & 4 and to engage in an active and vibrant enrichment programme. A knowledge of current educational thinking and strategies to raise attainment is expected.
The successful candidate will demonstrate that they are capable of delivering consistently excellent classroom teaching and learning, and that they are energetic, enthusiastic, creative and resilient.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support the pupils in their access to learning.
- Plan and carry out engaging lessons that support the curriculum and allow the students to develop their skills.
- Participate in the development of the curriculum, assessment plan and teaching materials in line with school and departmental policies.
- Build relationships with students, staff and parents/carers in order to ensure the students have effective support.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
Why Join Us?
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- The Nest – on-site nursery provision
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 health and wellbeing support
This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire, challenge, and help our pupils reach their full potential.
Please click on this link for our recruitment pack and application form. Careers- Teaching
Deadline: Tuesday 20th May
Teacher of Art – Required for September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent – 1.0fte
Salary: MPS1-6 – £31,650 – £43,607
Closing date: 12 noon, 20 th May 2025
Are you an inspirational art teacher who is looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting
and innovative, state of the art open plan department within a collaborative and ambitious
school?
You will make a great addition to the team if you are committed to delivering the best
teaching, learning and assessment opportunities for our students and are capable of
inspiring and motivating others through your passion for art.
We value high quality candidates who will make a great addition to our team and a
significant difference to the lives of our students.
We welcome applications from both early career and experienced teachers. The post offers
opportunities to teach at KS3, 4 and 5 to engage in an active and vibrant enrichment
programme. A knowledge of current educational thinking and strategies to raise attainment
is expected.
The successful candidate will demonstrate that they are capable of delivering consistently
excellent classroom teaching and learning, and that they are energetic, enthusiastic,
creative and resilient.
The Northumberland Church of England Academy is a Multi Academy Trust that strives to
provide a supportive, diverse and inclusive learning environment for staff and students.
Our benefits include:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive CPD Programme
- ECT support
- Employee Assistance Programme – free 24/7 health and wellbeing support for all
- members of staff within the Trust
- The Nest – Term time childcare provision
- Free Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Still the best-selling game of all time, Minecraft has hundreds of millions of players – making it more important than ever to stay informed. With its vibrant worlds and endless potential for creativity it’s no wonder Minecraft continues to capture young imaginations.
With the Minecraft movie hitting cinemas in April, interest in the game has remained strong. But whether they’re mining resources or building digital castles, children could also encounter strangers, scary content or bullying behaviour online.
With its limitless opportunities for building, exploring and collaborating, Minecraft remains a global gaming phenomenon. Its broad appeal lies in how open-ended it is – but this also means it’s not without risk. From chatting with strangers on public servers to the grief of having a beloved creation destroyed, young players can face challenges if left unsupervised. Minecraft can also become a time sink for enthusiastic players, with late nights spent crafting and constructing, potentially impacting school and social lives.
Here is a free guide to understand how to keep young gamers safe – from choosing age-appropriate game modes to setting boundaries around screen time and spending.
Congratulations to our NCEA Duke’s Secondary School Sixth form team who won the Northumberland SFA league 2. The boys were unbeaten all season!
Duke’s PE team
A fantastic achievement! ⚽️
#letyourlightshine
Well done students from level 2 & 3 Business have been revising for their finance exams, which has included the breaking down of mark schemes, logo creation and drawing of break even graphs.
Excellent work Travel and Tourism
On a weekly basis we have been showcasing examples of student work.
This week has seen Music students showcasing how new technology can support and
deeper learning in lessons.
Students in lower school have been using Bandlab to compose their own music.
Year 7 have been learning to play chords on the keyboards.
Well done Year 11 who have completed their performance coursework this week.
Also 6th Form for inspiring all us to enjoy music!
