Lead Practitioner in Science (Physics / Chemistry)
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZThis job expired on 18 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LP1 - LP4
What skills and experience we're looking for
A proven track record of excellent Science teaching
A Proven Track record of achieving strong outcomes for students at various levels
Experience of working closely with stakeholders in order to secure improved student outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills
An ability to teach at Key Stage 5
Aspiration to become an outstanding classroom practitioner
Ability to improve outcomes in all Key Stages
A commitment to the Academy’s overall aims and vision
An effective communicator with all Academy staff
Drive and enthusiasm, being able to inspire other people to new heights
High levels of integrity, discretion, honesty, reliability and self-awareness
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will be supported through a bespoke and individually tailored induction programme as well as being given opportunities and support for further career and professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and the successful completion of pre-employment checks. An application to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted when the successful candidate has accepted the position.
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About King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 962 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- kingjames@kj1a.com
- Phone number
- 01388 603388
The school joined Eden Learning Trust in December 2023 and has also benefitted from the PSBP programme; enabling a move to new state of the art facilities in January 2015. Student recruitment is consistently strong and the Academy has been oversubscribed in Year 7 for each of the last 5 years. This is also the case for September 2024, whilst KS5 numbers also increasing.
Arranging a visit to King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kingjames@kj1a.com.
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