KS3 Science Leader
The Basildon Lower Academy, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX9 days remaining to apply
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time - Full time - Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:30 plus weekly CPD
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary £33,959 — £51,984 (M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale), plus £5000 ARA
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Science on a permanent basis, with the additional responsibility of leading the KS3Science curriculum.
Salary £33,959— £51,984 (M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale)plus £5,000 ARA (Academy Responsibility Allowance)
Closing Date: Friday 31stJanuary2025
Position Available: Monday 24th February/ Start date negotiable
The Science department is led by the EBACC leader who in turn is supported by three Key Stage Leaders, of which you will be one, each with a specific remit for KS3 Science, KS4 Science and KS5 Science.
This is a unique opportunity to join a successful split-site academy as part of a well-established and collaborative Science department.
Reporting to the EBACC leader, the successful candidate will be an outstanding Science teacher able to teach their specialism of Biology, Physics or Chemistry to KS5, able to demonstrate impact in a position of responsibility or the potential to achieve this, and have an enthusiasm that will inspire students to outstanding outcomes.
Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The appointed candidate will initially be based at our Lower Academy in order to carry out their KS3 ARA duties.
What the school offers its staff
We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive academy and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Aspire, Believe, Achieve’.
We are looking for colleagues who share the drive and passion necessary to ensure every student achieves their potential.
The Academies offer staff tailored and effective support to meet their professional development needs, ensuring they are provided with opportunities that challenge them at a high level. All staff take ownership of their own learning journey and are given opportunities to reflect on their own practice, as well as supporting others through being members of Teacher Learning Communities. There is an open-door culture that encourages teachers to 'drop in' on colleagues, therefore promoting good practice within the schools.We are dedicated to the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment CPD programme for the next two years, while also supporting staff in advancing their expertise and leadership through a variety of internal and external programmes, including the complete range of NPQ courses. Our strong track record demonstrates our success in developing staff from ITT to Headship.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect their staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About The Basildon Lower Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 14
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1014 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 14
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Basildon Lower Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01268498683
Secondary School for Years 7-9 (Y10+ move to the Upper Academy)
Arranging a visit to The Basildon Lower Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk.
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