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This job expired on 15 October 2021

  • Job start date

    1 January 2022

  • Closing date

    15 October 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 October 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Biology

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR/UPR £25714 - £41604

Additional allowances

TLR 2a £2873

Head/Teacher of Biology job summary

MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a £2,873 per annum if candidate is suitable for Head of Biology role • Excellent professional development opportunities. • A friendly and supportive learning environment with excellent student/staff relationships • An exciting, modern state-of-the-art building with unrivalled facilities West Lakes Academy was inspected in March 2017 and judged to be outstanding in all aspects. A key strength of this report was "Pupils currently in the school are making rapid and sustained progress across all subject areas. Outcomes in sciences...are particularly impressive." We are looking for someone who can improve on that already outstanding performance. We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications. The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement. The academy has been heavily oversubscribed for the past 5 years, last year seeing 438 applications for 180 places. At the time of advertising we have 1236 students on roll. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for science. You will be supported by an exceptional team of technicians and will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress. We have science as a specialism and are equipped with nine, state-of-the-art teaching labs that have a full range of traditional science equipment and extensive 21st century ICT facilities to provide a truly outstanding learning environment. For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact, Barry Simpson Vice Principal on 01946 820356. West Lakes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure with regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details and application forms are available from our website www.westlakesacademy.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 15th October 2021.

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.

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About West Lakes Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1148 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
West Lakes Academy website
Email address
recruitment@westlakesmat.org.uk
Phone number
01946820356
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We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.

The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.

Arranging a visit to West Lakes Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westlakesmat.org.uk.

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