“Education for the 21st Century” has been discussed for many years and IKB will deliver this vision and optimism for students, parents and staff through:

• The highest quality academic and vocational teaching
• A focus on Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths taught  in new and  specialist facilities
• A supportive and caring environment that meets your needs and values your individuality
• A creative approach to learning, through employer-based projects and innovative teaching methods
• The opportunity to work closely with key local employers through work experience, shadowing and coaching.
• A program of personal coaching for all students

We are an inclusive state academy catering for the individual needs of all of our students with an intentionally small intake, where professional relationships can really make a difference to nurture as well as challenge. We value the contribution made by all of our students and seek to create an atmosphere of trust and positivity where we can all enjoy and achieve great things together.

IKB is an exciting option for 14-19 students, but it is not an easy option and on entering IKB we will raise your aspirations, so, on leaving, you will realise these aspirations competing against the best for university places, apprenticeships, work or training in your chosen field.

Our students study in one of the following pathways:

Science/Medicine, Design Engineering, Digital Engineering, Architecture and the Built Environment

Our vision  for IKB is  a school where the foundations of:

Exceptional teaching and guidance, excellent facilities and an inspiring and motivating curriculum

Develop within students a:

Love of  Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, a love of learning. Respect,  kindness, and a sense of responsibility

Resulting in:

Resilient and confident young adults with exceptional qualifications, experiences and skills.

If you're searching for your next post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.

IKB Academy is part of the Futura Learning Partnership, which is made up of 27 schools who work together to provide exceptional learning opportunities for more than 12,000 children and young people aged two to 19. We have more than 1,500 staff, whose success and wellbeing is a high priority for us.

Our trust began in 2014 and now comprises 27 schools in the West of England – 20 primaries, six secondaries and a special school. Each of our schools is rooted in its community, while benefiting from being part of a wider, outward-looking trust.

Please see our Career Site for further details on the Trust and our vacancies.