With around 70% of teens reporting they’ve seen violent real-life content on social media in the past year, this guide shines a light on a disturbing – and increasingly common – aspect of young people’s digital lives. From shocking videos to hate speech, many children don’t go looking for this material, it finds them via algorithms or peer sharing.
The guide outlines key concerns, including the mental toll of repeated exposure, shifts in behaviour, and the worrying normalisation of harmful ideologies. It also explains how such content can escalate from screen to street, and why some young people may feel pressured to share or even create violent media themselves.
Welcome to the Spring Edition of our Sixth Form Newsletter where you will find information about our spring events, T Levels, Careers and our new wellbeing initiative. Also included is a fantastic ‘day in the life of a sixth form students’ article written by one of our Year 12 students.
In the Creative Media course you will make a film as part of your coursework in Y10 and also for the exam in Y11.
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
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.
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
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.
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