The National Education Union (NEU) Industrial Action
On Thursday 12th June, Goodwin Academy will be open to year 11, year 12 and year 13 students only. These groups have been prioritised due to being exam year groups. All year 11, 12 and 13 students are expected to attend Goodwin Academy on this day.
Revision exam classes will be timetabled for all students in these three year groups to support them in preparation for their exams. External GCSE and A Level exams scheduled for this day will run as normal.
Online learning will be set on Microsoft Teams for students in years 7 to 10. This will be set on Wednesday ready for pupils to access on Thursday.
We will operate a small provision for students identified as vulnerable learners.
Every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Working at Goodwin Academy, you will be part of a supportive team working together to deliver a transformative education to our students.
We are passionate in supporting staff with their professional development and believe that the more we invest in our staff the more successful we will become as a schools.
Goodwin Academy is part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, this partnership supports out staff with access to excellent professional development provisions, collaboration between local and regional schools, and access to professional expertise from central services.
Being teacher can be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. It offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of students and shape their futures for the better. By becoming teacher you will be inspiring the future generations through imparting your own expert knowledge in subjects you are passionate about.
Education also offers a clear career path with well-guided routes for progression and growth. With avenues in Early, Middle and Senior leadership a career in Education can take you as high as you wish to go.
Additionally, training to teach with us will entitle you to the support of a wider network of local and regional schools as a partner of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. Benefits of this include networking with other ECTs in the Trust, as well as opportunities to develop greater experience working with different schools.