Head of Physics
Northampton International Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AAThis job expired on 17 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
17 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 May 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Spine depending on experience
Head of Physics job summary
Northampton International Academy are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Head of Physics to join our friendly and ambitious science department. If you are a dedicated, motivated and determined individual looking for an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a large and supportive school with huge potential, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our journey to success.
This role calls for an individual who is able to inspire, challenge and motivate our students helping them to be the best that they can be. Working with the Science Curriculum Lead you must be enthusiastic, flexible and have a desire to see Physics continue to flourish as well as the desire to be part of a successful team
Northampton International Academy is part of the East Midlands Academy Trust, it is an all through school, 4–19, and opened in September 2016. In July 2019, the academy achieved an Ofsted rating of Good.
It is a fantastic time to join NIA as it has its first Year 11 and 13 intakes, as well as further groups in the primary phase and by September 2021 the school will have over 2000 pupils. This will make NIA one of the largest free schools in the country.
The children and staff at Northampton International Academy are currently completing the opening chapters of its history. The DNA of NIA is set by our High Expectations and Global Vision and we are building into the curriculum for all year groups our Character Drivers: Collaboration, Responsibility, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration. By instilling these characteristics in our learners, they will flourish both within school and beyond as they set out to create their own histories
As the Head of Physics, you must have high professional standards and a proven track record of success at GCSE and ‘A’ Level. You will be responsible for ensuring consistently outstanding practice and taking a leading role in developing and enhancing teaching and learning across physics.
Experienced teachers are invited to apply; we will be seeking to appoint those with the greatest ability, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in the school.
Teachers here at NIA need to be exceptional classroom teachers who will inspire and motivate our learners, making learning fun and challenging. They need to be resilient, flexible, committed and dedicated, working with a diverse group of pupils.
Sharing the values and ethos of the Academy Trust
Our teachers are an integral part of our dedicated team who are working hard to attain high standards across the academy
By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These include:
· Continuous professional development and training opportunities
· Dedicated support from our school improvement team
· Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools
· A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation
· A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
· Childcare vouchers scheme
· A corporate eye care plan
"EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE"
For more information about this position please contact Lorna Stockwell on 07500 559281 or email recruitment@emat.uk
EMAT have the right to remove this advert before the closing date should a suitable candidate be found
EMAT committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Northampton International Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 2056 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@emat.uk
- Phone number
- +447500559281
NIA is one of the UK’s fastest growing schools. From September, we will have EYFS to year 4, years 7 through to 11 and a full sixth form. By 2021, we will have over 2,200 pupils, making us one of the largest free schools in the UK.
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