Science Teacher - Maternity Cover - Secondary Site
Nottingham Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7EB10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
12 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - 1 year
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Science who has the highest expectations of themselves and our pupils.
This post is covering a Maternity Leave for 1 year.
About the Role:
We wish to recruit someone who shares our vision that all pupils should leave with the skills to be able to appreciate science and relate it to the world they live in. As a Teacher of Science, you will be expected to ensure through effective teaching and learning, that all pupils are equipped to use and apply investigatory, analytical, interpreting and communication skills.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about science and about helping all pupils succeed despite their background
- has high professional standards
- is committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring teaching across the curriculum is of the highest quality
- is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
- is able to plan and deliver innovative and inspirational lessons that engage pupils
- has the ability to teach up to KS5
What the school offers its staff
The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision.You will be based within our Secondary phase from ages 11 until post 16. We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character. We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.
We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. They encourage the children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for all our Academy pupils.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
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.
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About Nottingham Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 2263 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Nottingham Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- people@greenwoodacademies.org
About Us:
The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision. We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character. We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.
We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. They encourage the children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for our younger Academy pupils.
More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamacademy.org/
Arranging a visit to Nottingham Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@greenwoodacademies.org.
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