Science Teacher
Ark Alexandra Academy, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PGThis job expired on 20 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023 or January 2024
Closing date
20 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
25 May 2023
Job details
Job role
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, part time: Full time 40 hours per week. Part time Open to part-time working.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £28,704 to £45,437 (pro rata if part-time)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for an individual who:
- Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
- Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
- Is driven to make a difference, to overcome barriers, to be relentless in enabling all students to make exceptional progress
- Is committed to their own personal development and to collaborative, consultative working
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- Salary higher than the national pay scales
- Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
- Coaching for every teacher
- Protected co-planning time
- Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
Further details about the role
Applications
will be reviewed as submitted therefore the school reserves the right to close
this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing
date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to
avoid disappointment.
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic science teacher looking to make a real impact in the lives of our young learners? Ark Alexandra Academy is open to applications from enthusiastic teachers from any Science discipline whether newly qualified or experienced and we will aim to work to the strengths of the successful candidate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Science department where the successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for scientific exploration among our students.
The department offers a combined science program to all students and triple science to the most able. This continues into our sixth form where we teach A-levels in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Psychology.
We are seeking a classroom teacher who can articulate a love of their science specialism and who is able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities to inspire the next generation of scientists!
For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ark Alexandra Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1552 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ark Alexandra Academy website
- Email address
- p.elford@arkalexandra.org
We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.
Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary school in Hastings. We have grown from 10 to 12 form entry and operate a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement under a new leadership team, which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place a primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.
As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels.
In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.
Arranging a visit to Ark Alexandra Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.elford@arkalexandra.org.
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