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Brooke Weston Academy is one of the top achieving schools in England and rated by Ofsted as Outstanding.

Led by Associate Principal Shaun Strydom, this innovative school leads the way in educational practices and sets the benchmark for our other Brooke Weston Trust schools.

It has a proud history of educating young people from Corby and Kettering since 1991 and the ideas and ethos pioneered at the academy have been recognised at a national level. Its examination results are regularly top of the local league tables.

Alongside academic achievement the academy also focuses on developing the whole person and seeks to offer many experiences both in and beyond the classroom. These opportunities help to instil in its students the qualities of confidence, respect, compassion, determination, teamwork and pride; all of which are essential in life and stand them in good stead for the years ahead.

Year on year 90% of students leaving Brooke Weston Academy go on to study at University or secure employment with further training opportunities.

In 2021 the Government announced that Brooke Weston Academy, which formerly operated a Teaching School Alliance, was designated as a Teaching School Hub, which will provide professional development and courses for teachers across Northamptonshire.

Latest Vacancy

  • Brooke Weston Academy

    Assistant Principal

    Start Date: 30/08/2021
    Close Date: 26/04/2021

    Assistant Principal – Leadership of the English Faculty (including Media) and whole school Literacy and Numeracy

     

    Start date: August/September 2021

    Contract type: Full Time

    Salary: L11-L15 dependent upon experience

     

    We believe that a handful of years spent at Brooke Weston Academy will open up a lifetime of opportunities for children. We believe that these opportunities are created by inspirational teachers like you. 

     

    We want to appoint an exceptional Assistant Principal – Leadership of the English Faculty (including Media) and whole school Literacy and Numeracy to start at the Academy from August/September 2021 on a permanent basis.  As a specialist you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of English, media and whole school Literacy and numeracy.  If this role excites you, please get in touch, or even better, come and visit us. We want to hear from you. 

     

    Our Academy

     

    Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional.  We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby.  We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom.  Our school was founded 26 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have.  Yes, we are outstanding, driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve.  Our Academy was born out of the need for change, to be different and innovative; we were designed to be a laboratory of learning in an educational area of disadvantage.  We are valued within our community with almost 1000 students applying for the 180 places in year 7 this year. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’.  

     

    Proud to be a part of The Brooke Weston Trust

     

    The Brooke Weston Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Our aim is quite simple; to provide high quality education and learning opportunities across our schools and to ensure that every child, no matter their background or starting point, leaves us with the necessary qualifications, skills and self-belief to fulfil their potential.

    We have five simple, yet effective core values that underpin all our work:

     

    • Ambition for All
    • High Expectations
    • Excellent Teaching and Support
    • Working Together
    • Contributing to Society

     

    Therefore, we are committed to transforming schools within our Trust, to providing students with the ‘tickets for life’ for further education, employment or other destinations beyond school.

     

    We are proud to educate more than 7,000 students and employ more than 1,000 staff. We have a growing reputation, both within the communities in which we operate, but also at a national level where the Brooke Weston Trust is seen as a ‘can-do’ organisation, taking on the challenge and responsibility of making a difference in some of the country’s more challenging areas.

     

    We are equally as ambitious for our staff and promote a strong culture of professional collaboration and continuous improvement.

     

    Teaching with the Brooke Weston Trust can be an incredibly rewarding and satisfying career, which lets you see the real difference you are making to students’ lives and our wider communities. A teaching career also comes with the added benefits of job security, a very strong social team atmosphere, and the opportunity to develop independence and responsibility. 

     

    Being part of a multi-academy Trust also gives our employees access to a wide range of high-quality training and experience of working in a diverse range of educational settings. We also have our own Teaching School that delivers training and professional guidance to teachers at every stage of the profession.

     

     

    Join us

     

    Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our Academy is:

     

    • Warm, welcoming and inclusive thanks to an incredibly talented team of staff
    • A place that lives and breathes its values, with students at the heart of every decision
    • A school where students love learning, want to learn and are deeply curious about their subjects: behaviour in our school is exceptional
    • Committed to creative and bespoke professional learning for all staff
    • An immaculate and professional environment with state of the art facilities, set in a large campus surrounded by beautiful landscape
    • A high energy and rewarding place to work
    • Highly successful: results in all Key Stages are exceptional and we are incredibly proud of the success we have with our disadvantaged and SEND students. 
    • Our Academy is in the top 5% of schools nationally for progress and subjects are consistently significantly above the national average

     

    In addition to a fantastic learning environment we offer the following employee benefits:

     

    • A dynamic and supportive staff body led by a highly experienced leadership team
    • A focus on bespoke professional learning with opportunities to participate and lead Teaching School activities
    • Generous PPA allowance equivalent to one day per week
    • Breakfast and lunch for all staff in our restaurant
    • Variety of salary sacrifice schemes
    • Laptop provided to all staff

     

    English and Media at Brooke Weston Academy

     

    • Dedicated subject area and classrooms
    • Fully staffed with specialist teachers
    • Well-resourced departmental budgets and access to cutting edge technology

     

    A great place to live and work

     

    Corby is a vibrant and growing town in Northamptonshire, reinventing itself from its steel past into a popular commuter town for London.  We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and market towns.  This is a community that our team love to work and live in.

     

    How to apply

     

    Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website www.brookeweston.org or by telephoning 01536 396366.  Applications may be submitted in writing addressed to the Associate Principal or electronically to applications@brookeweston.org

    Closing date: 26 April 2021

    Interviews: Week commencing 26 April 2021

     

    The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

     

     

     

     

    Apply Here

  • Brooke Weston Academy

    School Business Manager

    Start Date: 01/05/2021
    Close Date: 26/04/2021

    School Business Manager

    Start date: May 2021

    Contract type: Full Time

    Salary: £42,991

    We believe that a handful of years spent at Brooke Weston Academy will open up a lifetime of opportunities for children. We believe that these opportunities are created by inspirational people like you. 

    We want to appoint an exceptional School Business Manager to start at the Academy from May 2021 on a permanent basis.  If this role excites you, please get in touch, or even better, come and visit us. We want to hear from you. 

    Our Academy

    Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional.  We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby.  We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom.  Our school was founded 26 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have.  Yes, we are outstanding, driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve.  Our Academy was born out of the need for change, to be different and innovative; we were designed to be a laboratory of learning in an educational area of disadvantage.  We are valued within our community with almost 1000 students applying for the 180 places in year 7 this year. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’.  

     

    Proud to be a part of The Brooke Weston Trust

    Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

    Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

    We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

    To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

     

    Join us

    Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our Academy is:

    • Warm, welcoming and inclusive thanks to an incredibly talented team of staff
    • A place that lives and breathes its values, with students at the heart of every decision
    • A school where students love learning, want to learn and are deeply curious about their subjects: behaviour in our school is exceptional
    • Committed to creative and bespoke professional learning for all staff
    • An immaculate and professional environment with state of the art facilities, set in a large campus surrounded by beautiful landscape
    • A high energy and rewarding place to work
    • Highly successful: results in all Key Stages are exceptional and we are incredibly proud of the success we have with our disadvantaged and SEND students. 
    • Our Academy is in the top 5% of schools nationally for progress and subjects are consistently significantly above the national average

    A great place to live and work

    Corby is a vibrant and growing town in Northmptonshire, reinventing itself from its steel past into a popular commuter town for London.  We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and market towns.  This is a community that our team love to work and live in.

     

    How to apply

    If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

    Please follow the link below to submit your details - successful shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to complete a safer-recruitment application form prior to interview. 

    Expression of Interest Form - Complete Here

     

    Closing date: 26 April 2021

    Interviews: Week commencing 26 April 2021

    The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

     

     

     

     

    Apply Here

  • Brooke Weston Academy

    Teaching Assistant

    Start Date: ASAP
    Close Date: 26/04/2021

    Teaching Assistant – Level 1

    Start date: As soon as possible

    Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

    Salary FTE: £17,750 (actual £16,975)

     

    We believe that a handful of years spent at Brooke Weston Academy will open up a lifetime of opportunities for children. We believe that these opportunities are created by inspirational people like you. 

     

    We want to appoint a Teaching Assistant – Level 1 to start at the Academy as soon as possible  This role would be well suited to an individual with an interest in working in SEND or have a view to become a teacher.  If this role excites you, please get in touch, or even better, come and visit us. We want to hear from you.

     

    Our Academy

     

    Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional.  We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby.  We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom.  Our school was founded 26 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have.  Yes, we are outstanding, driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve.  Our Academy was born out of the need for change, to be different and innovative; we were designed to be a laboratory of learning in an educational area of disadvantage.  We are valued within our community with almost 1000 students applying for the 180 places in year 7 this year. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance.

     

    Proud to be a part of The Brooke Weston Trust

     

    The Brooke Weston Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. Our aim is quite simple; to provide high quality education and learning opportunities across our schools and to ensure that every child, no matter their background or starting point, leaves us with the necessary qualifications, skills and self-belief to fulfil their potential.

    We have five simple, yet effective core values that underpin all our work:

     

    • Ambition for All
    • High Expectations
    • Excellent Teaching and Support
    • Working Together
    • Contributing to Society

     

    Therefore, we are committed to transforming schools within our Trust, to providing students with the ‘tickets for life’ for further education, employment or other destinations beyond school.

     

    We are proud to educate more than 7,000 students and employ more than 1,000 staff. We have a growing reputation, both within the communities in which we operate, but also at a national level where the Brooke Weston Trust is seen as a ‘can-do’ organisation, taking on the challenge and responsibility of making a difference in some of the country’s more challenging areas.

     

    We are equally as ambitious for our staff and promote a strong culture of professional collaboration and continuous improvement.

     

    Teaching with the Brooke Weston Trust can be an incredibly rewarding and satisfying career that lets you see the real difference you are making to students’ lives and our wider communities. A teaching career also comes with the added benefits of job security, a very strong social team atmosphere, and the opportunity to develop independence and responsibility. 

     

    Being part of a multi-academy Trust also gives our employees access to a wide range of high-quality training and experience of working in a diverse range of educational settings. We also have our own Teaching School that delivers training and professional guidance to teachers at every stage of the profession.

     

    Join us

     

    Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our Academy is:

     

    • Warm, welcoming and inclusive thanks to an incredibly talented team of staff
    • A place that lives and breathes its values, with students at the heart of every decision
    • A school where students love learning, want to learn and are deeply curious about their subjects: behaviour in our school is exceptional
    • Committed to creative and bespoke professional learning for all staff
    • An immaculate and professional environment with state of the art facilities, set in a large campus surrounded by beautiful landscape
    • A high energy and rewarding place to work
    • Highly successful: results in all Key Stages are exceptional and we are incredibly proud of the success we have with our disadvantaged and SEND students. 
    • Our Academy is in the top 5% of schools nationally for progress and subjects are consistently significantly above the national average

     

    In addition to a fantastic learning environment we offer the following employee benefits:

     

    • A dynamic and supportive staff body led by a highly experienced leadership team
    • A focus on bespoke professional learning with opportunities to participate and lead Teaching School activities
    • Generous PPA allowance equivalent to one day per week
    • Breakfast and lunch for all staff in our restaurant
    • Variety of salary sacrifice schemes
    • Laptop provided to all staff

     

     

     

     

    A great place to live and work

     

    Corby is a vibrant and growing town in Northamptonshire, reinventing itself from its steel past into a popular commuter town for London.  We are surrounded by beautiful countryside and market towns.  This is a community that our team love to work and live in.

     

    How to apply

     

    Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website www.brookeweston.org or by telephoning 01536 396366.  Applications may be submitted in writing addressed to the Associate Principal or electronically to applications@brookeweston.org

    Closing date: 26 April 2021

    Interviews: Week commencing 26 April 2021

    The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

     

     

     

     

    Apply Here

  • Brooke Weston Academy

    Teacher of Maths

    Start Date: 31/08/2021
    Close Date: 03/05/2021

    Job Title: Teacher of Maths

    Location:Brooke Weston Academy

    Salary: MPS/UPS

    Suitable for NQTs

     

    Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional.  We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby.  We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom.  Our school was founded 26 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have.  Yes, we are outstanding, driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve.  Our Academy was born out of the need for change, to be different and innovative; we were designed to be a laboratory of learning in an educational area of disadvantage.  We are valued within our community with almost 1000 students applying for the 180 places in year 7 this year. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’.  

    We want to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Maths to start at the Academy from August/September 2021 on a permanent basis.  As a specialist you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of Maths up to KS5.  If this role excites you, please get in touch, or even better, come and visit us. We want to hear from you.  We would be happy to discuss a full time or part time role.

    About Brooke Weston Trust

    Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

    Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

    We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

    To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

    How to Apply

    If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

    Please follow the link below to submit your details - successful shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to complete a safer-recruitment application form prior to interview. 

    Expression of Interest Form - Complete Here

    Closing date: Monday 3rd May 2021

    Interview date: W/C 3rd May

    Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

     

     

    Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

    Apply Here

  • Brooke Weston Academy

    Teacher of Chemistry

    Start Date: 31/08/2021
    Close Date: 03/05/2021

    Job Title: Teacher of Chemistry

    Location: Brooke Weston Academy

    Salary: MPS/UPS + Potential TLR

     

    Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional.  We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby.  We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom.  Our school was founded 26 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have.  Yes, we are outstanding, driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve.  Our Academy was born out of the need for change, to be different and innovative; we were designed to be a laboratory of learning in an educational area of disadvantage.  We are valued within our community with almost 1000 students applying for the 180 places in year 7 this year. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Brooke Weston Teaching School Alliance with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’.  

    We want to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Chemistry to start at the Academy from August/September 2021 on a permanent basis.  As a specialist you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of Chemistry up to KS5.  If this role excites you, please get in touch, or even better, come and visit us. We want to hear from you.  We would be happy to discuss a full time or part time role.

     

    About Brooke Weston Trust

    Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

    Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

    We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

    To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

    How to Apply

    If you think you can contribute in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

    Please follow the link below to submit your details - successful shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to complete a safer-recruitment application form prior to interview. 

    Expression of Interest Form - Complete Here

    Closing date: Monday 3rd May 

    Interview date: W/C 3rd May

    Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

     

     

    Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

    Apply Here
Associate Principal

Shaun Strydom

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Brooke Weston Academy
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T 01536 396366
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Associate Principal
Shaun Strydom

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