Teacher of Science 0.6 FTE
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PFThis job expired on 7 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Teacher Scale Pro rata £18,517 - £28,308 for hours and weeks stated (£30,863 - £47,182 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about igniting curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientists?
The Portsmouth Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and skilled part time Teacher of Science to join our teamfromJanuary2025.
You will join a committed team of Science Teachers and will be instrumental in providing an outstanding education at the Academy. The successful candidate will be a creative and dynamic practitioner who enthuses and engages students of all abilities and ages,setting high expectations to help every student reach their full potential.
This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT).
You will benefit from a vast support network including senior leaders, fellow teachers within the school and across the South Hub and our Trust.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- Be a qualified Teacher of Science and able to deliver to KS3 & KS4
- Be passionate about teaching and learning and improving the life chances of our students
- Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
- Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
- High expectations for yourself and the students to ensure that all achieve their very best
- An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
- Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
What the school offers its staff
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
“The curriculum is well designed and well considered. The intention of the curriculum is to transform the life chances of pupils in the school. The ambition, breadth and content of the curriculum contribute to this intention. Curriculum development is purposeful and ongoing” – Ofsted
We are a “Microsoft Showcase School” due to our approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 have their own laptop, and we are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
- Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About The Portsmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Portsmouth Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk
“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -
The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk.
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