Northampton International Academy (NIA)
We’re a large all-through school based in Northampton, proudly rated GOOD overall by Ofsted.
We’re part of East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) and are dedicated to its vision that “every child deserves to be the best they can be”. This commitment drives us to provide the best education for each and every young person.
This is lived out daily through our DNA of NIA philosophy and our values of collaboration, excellence and respect. We are a fully inclusive school, as shown by our rising intake of disadvantaged pupils, increasing representation of pupils from ethnic minorities, and our thriving pupil led Culture Committees.
This is an exciting time to be part of our NIA family, as we seek to energise our staff and embed the expectations that are already in place across the primary and secondary schools. Since my appointment as Executive Headteacher in February 2023, our school has improved rapidly and sustainably. We now have an improving reputation in our local community, and our recent Ofsted inspection resulted in the school being judged ‘Good’ overall.
Staff wellbeing is important to us, and when you become part of the #EMATters community you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits from confidential support to cycle to work vouchers. You will also be supported in your career, which means that you can expect high quality training, the time to attend training and continuous professional development plus there are many opportunities to connect with fellow professionals across our EMAT network.
If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, or would like an informal chat please contact us via the school office and we would be happy to show you around and answer any questions that you have.
Thank you for your interest in Northampton International Academy.
Our community of seven schools collectively became EMAT in 2018 and currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes serving over 5,000 pupils through the tenacity and professionalism of 600 colleagues. I like to call the members of our immediate and extended family #EMATters.
Every child deserves to be the best they can be, and therefore inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on supporting our pupils to learn and develop through the highest quality teaching across our community of schools. Since joining our Trust, our schools have been each been supported through their own improvement journeys, with all achieving or retaining at least a ‘good‘ Ofsted rating.
We recognise our aim that ‘every child deserves to be the best they can be’ can only be achieved with committed and empowered staff and have created a strong culture of personal and professional development, which includes a host of learning opportunities offered through our in-house training hub.
As chief executive of such an amazing organisation, I have the privileged opportunity to fulfil my aspiration to ensure high quality education is available to everyone, regardless of their ability or background, and that is an ethos I have instilled across EMAT.
Northampton International Academy is a vibrant educational community where high expectations, a passion for deep knowledge and a commitment to fostering strong personal characteristics combine to set our children and young people on the pathway to long term success.
Situated in the heart of Northampton, NIA has a strong bond with the local community outside its walls and a warm sense of community within them. As a local school with a global vision, we also look beyond our immediate location so that NIA pupils understand the wider world and how education can help them access local, national and international opportunities and experiences.
We strive to be the school of choice in Northampton, a school that provides a world class education for pupils, a place where children and adults thrive and actively take part in building a community based on high aspirations.
As part of our united community, our all through school celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of individuals so that all can flourish and thrive. Opportunities are created through challenge to develop a life-long love of learning. We raise aspiration by harnessing passion, promoting engagement, and in striving for excellence.
Our outward facing approach prepares our community for success in the modern world and our ethos prepares our students for life in modern Britain. The school’s culture strongly supports the promotion of values such as tolerance, respect, democracy and the rule of law.
Our aim is for every pupil to access a wide range of opportunities in order to develop their full potential.
A community of seven schools collectively became EMAT in 2018 and currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, with more than 600 #EMATters serving over 5,000 pupils.
“Every child deserves to be the best they can be”
This can only be achieved with committed and empowered colleagues. That’s why we have created a strong culture of personal and professional development, which includes access to a host of learning opportunities offered through our in-house training hub to all #EMATters.
East Midlands Academy Trust operates a supported autonomy model which means we are able to benefit from a wide range of support services, while retaining our school’s unique identity and character.
As a community of schools, we enjoy collaborative teaching and learning between schools, access to central services such as HR, finance, recruitment, IT and marketing, access to training and career development opportunities, and greater investment in our school environments.
Pupils benefit from access to greater opportunities, improved digital technology and access to quality-assured teaching and learning.
To find out more about our trust EMAT, click here.
All staff should be committed to the school and East Midlands Academy Trust’s purpose, values and objectives.
Health and Safety
So far as is reasonably practical, the post holder must ensure that safe working practices are adopted by employees, and in premises/work areas for which the post holder is responsible, to maintain a safe working environment for employees and learners.
Safeguarding
EMAT is committed to the safeguarding of its young persons and expects all staff, volunteers and adults to work within the parameters of the policies and procedures as agreed by the Board of Trustees to ensure the safety of all young persons within its care.
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of EMAT to provide equal opportunities for all individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. EMAT promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practice.
Northampton International Academy has appointed recruitment specialist Anderson Quigley to support this appointment.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 27 April 2025
Interview Date: w/c 12th May 2025
Applications should consist of:
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Melanie Pye at melanie.pye@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7743 927 786 or or Phil Gifford on phil.gifford@andersonquigley.com 07743 936 121.
Safeguarding Information
East Midlands Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
East Midlands Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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