Teacher of Science
West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQThis job expired on 23 March 2023
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
23 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 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: 1.0 FTE Part-time can be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UQS/MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
- An ability to teach Science to the full age and ability range
- An ability to use strategies to improve pupil attainment
- Excellent organiser
- An ability be an active team member, to achieve the Academy’s aims
- An ability to communicate clearly to a number of different audiences
- An ability to encourage and motivate and enable students
- An ability to promote strong links with parents and the wider community
- A competent user of ICT
A good understanding of secondary practice,- A thorough knowledge of and enthusiasm for Science
- A good understanding of how children learn and can actively promote and support developments in teaching and learning
- Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
- The experience of supporting students of differing abilities
- Qualified Teacher status
- Relevant degree
- Evidence of continuing professional development
What the school offers its staff
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for science. You will be supported by an exceptional team of technicians and will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress.
We have science as a specialism and are equipped with nine, state-of-the-art teaching labs that have a full range of traditional science equipment and extensive 21st century ICT facilities to provide a truly outstanding learning environment.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Lakes Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1148 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Lakes Academy website
- Email address
- eilbeckk@westlakesmat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01946 820356
We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.
The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.
Arranging a visit to West Lakes Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eilbeckk@westlakesmat.org.uk.
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