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Rushden Academy

Rushden Academy is a secondary school for 11-18. Part of the Tove Learning Trust, the school prides itself on being known as Team Rushden with the STARR values (Serve, Thrive, Aspire, Respect & Resilience) applying to both staff and students.
The Academy offers strong pastoral support alongside it's broad curriculum and this is supported further by the Ethos Team. Extra curricular includes well attended sports and performing arts clubs as well as creative arts, a vibrant library and science and IT groups. With a student council at lower school and student leadership team in the upper school, students are actively encouraged to have their say.
Rushden has a track record of supporting trainees and early career teachers and staff are encouraged to continue their development throughout their careers, resulting in a stable staff team.

About our school experience

Details

We would offer candidates the opportunity to observe lessons in the subject they are interested in as well as other faculties and departments e.g. SEN.
They can have time with the staff in their area of interest asking questions about teaching and the curriculum.
We will also build in time with the Teaching and Learning Lead so they can find out more about the Teacher Training process as well as teaching more generally.
During their time with us, they will be fully integrated into the school environment, interacting with staff and students.

Start and finish times
8:15am to 3:15pm - Flexible

We would need to discuss the individual situation.

Dress code

Business dress, Cover up tattoos, Remove piercings

Teacher training

We have long established links with several training providers and have a successful track record in supporting trainee teachers and ECTs.

Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • Must have a degree
    • Photo identification: Passport, driving licence.
DBS check required

Yes - when in school. We would prefer candidates to have a DBS but we would be able to escort candidates who don't have one.

Placement availability

We offer career experience placements throughout the school year. However this will be subject to availability in specific subjects and exams periods.

School experience type
In school

Location

Address
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG
Map showing Rushden Academy
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

On site parking available.

Address
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG
School phases
Secondary (11 to 16), 16 to 18
DBS check required

Yes - when in school. We would prefer candidates to have a DBS but we would be able to escort candidates who don't have one.

Subjects
  • Art and design
  • Biology
  • Business studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Health and social care
  • History
  • Maths
  • Music
  • Physical education
  • Physics