- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 654 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bluecoat Trent Academy website
Lead Teacher of Science
More than one location, Archway Learning Trust2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Permanent, Term Time Only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Per Annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach students of the full range of age and ability.
2. Contribute to the development of the Department’s curriculum.
3. Attend and contribute to school assemblies and acts of worship, as applicable.
4. Follow Academy and departmental procedures on assessment, recording and reporting, including communication with parents at consultation evenings.
5. Take part in departmental activities such as field trips.
6. Undertake such departmental responsibilities as are delegated by the Head of Science.
7. Act as form tutor to a group of students.
8. Carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rotas.
9. Set and mark home learning in accordance with Academy and departmental policies.
10. Participate in meetings with colleagues and/or parents/carers with regard to the above responsibilities.
11. Have a thorough and up to date knowledge of their subject(s) and should take account of wider curriculum developments that are relevant to their work.
12. Consistently and effectively plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual learning needs, including students with special educational needs, and gifted or talented students. They should be aware of, and take proper account of the strategies agreed in IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and IBPs (Individual Behaviour Plans).
13. Keep an attendance register of students in every lesson and following up absence when necessary
14. Consistently and effectively use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management.
15. Consistently and effectively use information about prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations for students, and monitor progress to give clear and constructive feedback.
16. Be able to make use of the performance data available in the Academy in order to determine how much progress their students are making.
17. Take responsibility for their own professional development and use the outcomes to improve their teaching and students’ learning.
18. Make an active contribution to implementing the policies and aspirations of the Academy and Trust.
19. Be effective professionals who challenge and support all students to do their best.
20. Set and maintain high expectations for student behaviour.
21. Set a good example to students, for example in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Have a thorough and up to date knowledge of their subject(s) and should take account of wider curriculum developments that are relevant to their work;
2) Consistently and effectively plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual learning needs, including students with special educational needs, and gifted or talented students. They should be aware of, and take proper account of the strategies agreed in IEPs (Individual Education Plans);
3) Keep an attendance register of students in every lesson and following up absence when necessary;
4) Consistently and effectively use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management;
5) Consistently and effectively use information about prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations for students, and monitor progress to give clear and constructive feedback;
6) Be able to make use of the performance data available in the Academy in order to determine how much progress their students are making;
7) Take responsibility for their own professional development and use the outcomes to improve their teaching and students’ learning;
8) Make an active contribution to implementing the policies and aspirations of the Academy and Trust;
9) Be effective professionals who challenge and support all students to do their best;
10) Set and maintain high expectations for student behaviour;
11) Set a good example to students, for example in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance.
What the school offers its staff
- Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
- *Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
- Access to discounted travel schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive training and support
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Free flu vaccine
- Access to e-learning and development
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to applyIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
About Archway Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01159007245
School Details
Bluecoat Trent Academy
Arranging a visit to Archway Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@archwaytrust.co.uk.
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