Head of Science
Littleport & East Cambs Academy, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1EWThis job expired on 24 February 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
24 February 2020 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
CPD, TLR
Head of Science job summary
Are you ready for your most exciting career move yet?
Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (LECA) is a new, state-of-the-art Secondary school primarily serving the popular and thriving village of Littleport, Cambridgeshire. It opened in September 2017 with a cohort of 84 Year 7 students and will grow year on year until it reaches capacity of 600 in 2022. Currently the Academy has 350 students and is over-subscribed.
LECA shares its campus with Littleport Leisure – a brand new leisure centre – and Highfield Littleport Academy (SEN) meaning the opportunities for all users are vast. The vision for the Academy and the campus as a whole is to be the go-to location in East Cambridgeshire to learn and to spend leisure time.
We are looking to recruit an outstanding
Head of Science
The successful applicant will have:
• A proven track record of outstanding progress across KS3 and KS4
• A creative imagination that inspires students
• Ambition to lead and drive change in a growing school
• Motivation, resilience and desire to succeed
Salary: MPS / UPS + Competitive TLR
To apply please write a covering letter and complete an application form by 9am on Monday 24th February. Application forms can be downloaded from the website or requested from Paula Edwards at paula.edwards@lecacademy.org or 01353 223300.
Other Information
Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Candidates called for interview please note that references will be requested once you have confirmed your attendance for interview
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from people of all races, nationalities and ethnicities.
The Academy and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture in our recruitment
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24th February 2020.
Interviews will be held on Friday 28th February 2020.
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 Littleport & East Cambs Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- paula.edwards@lecacademy.org
Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (LECA) is a new, state-of-the-art Secondary school primarily serving the popular and thriving village of Littleport, Cambridgeshire. It opened in September 2017 with a cohort of 84 Year 7 students and will grow year on year until it reaches capacity of 600 in 2022.
LECA shares its campus with Littleport Leisure and Highfield Littleport Academy (SEN) meaning the opportunities for all users are many and varied. The vision for the Academy and the campus as a whole is to be the go-to location in East Cambridgeshire to learn and to spend leisure time, thus promoting a thirst for learning and healthy lifestyles at the same time. The campus is open to all outside of school hours and the general public are able to enjoy the outstanding facilities both at the Leisure Centre and in the school itself.
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