Teacher of Science
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JFThis job expired on 18 October 2022
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
18 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604 per annum - salary negotiable for exceptional candidate)
Teacher of Science job summary
Ref: SCH-PAT-0209
Required for January 2023
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Teacher of Science at The King’s School. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing outstanding outcomes for students through outstanding provision, demonstrating high quality teaching to ensure students can make accelerated progress, and using effective resources whilst upholding the highest standards of learning and achievement for all students. They will also liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across the whole school and wider Trust.
This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract, with a negotiable salary dependent on experience.
The Trust can offer:
- hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
- a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
- significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Trust.
- the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
- has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
- will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
- has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
- can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
- has the ability to form effective relationships with students and parents/carers.
To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.
Please click here to read The King’s School vision and values page. Please click here to view the Trust strategic plan.
For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Tuesday 18th October 2022.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
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 The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1033 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The King's School website
- Email address
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 232146
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
Arranging a visit to The King's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@patrust.org.uk.
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