SCIENCE TEACHER (FLEXIBLE WORKING/JOB SHARE AVAILABLE)
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQThis job expired on 11 December 2019
Job start date
6 January 2020
Closing date
11 December 2019 at 4pm
Date listed
27 November 2019
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £30,480 to £49,571 per year (full-time equivalent)
Additional allowances
As an Investor in People, the Academy offers excellent career and professional development. The Academy is outer London but with Inner London pay and offers a Teachers Pension, free on-site parking, free use of the gym, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including dependents entitlement.
A Subject TLR responsibility may be considered for strong Biologists.
SCIENCE TEACHER (FLEXIBLE WORKING/JOB SHARE AVAILABLE) job summary
Salary: Main /Upper Scale (Inner London)
Teachers Pension, free parking, gym, family friendly benefits
Do you want to make a real difference to the life chances of our pupils? In an OfSTED rated ‘Good’ Academy in 2015 and 2018 and with ‘Investors In People’ status, we are committed to ensuring that every pupil, regardless of their background or abilities, achieves their very best and are confident about their futures. Staff are well supported and genuinely recognised and valued by the Academy and have personalised professional development plans.
You would relish in the opportunities that are available with us. At ARA we are proud of our culturally diverse environment and with the combination of passionate, talented teaching and support staff and excellent facilities; have created an enviable learning environment where traditional values, high reaching aspirations and creative curiosity underpin our pursuit of excellence.
The vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for a strong Science Teacher looking to work in a high quality and well-resourced environment. Applications from Biologists are preferable however we will consider all specialisms. A Subject TLR responsibility may be considered for strong Biologists.
This is an additional post created due to pupil growth across all year groups and to support and enhance teaching. The position is to start as soon as possible however we are willing to wait until April for the right candidate. We are open to applications from teachers looking for flexible working/part-time/job-share.
Further information about the job
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.
About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
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