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Teacher of Science

Four Dwellings Academy, Birmingham, B32 1RJ

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• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  8 October 2024 at 2:24pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31650 - £49084 per annum

Teacher of Science job summary

Job title: Teacher of Science

Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2a + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full-Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Join our team and inspire the next generation

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher ready to make a difference?

We're seeking a talented teacher to join our thriving science department at Four Dwellings Academy. Our science department is buzzing with excitement about science teaching! The department is fresh and flourishing. With results improving in 2024 under the fantastic leadership of our new Director of Science, this is a department really going places!

Why choose Four Dwellings Academy?

* A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a thriving, energised science department.
* Growth opportunities: Access professional development and career advancement, including opportunities to learn from our in-house Four Dwellings Teaching and Learning team, as well as One World, David Didau, Clare Sealy, and Tom Bennett. We are also the annual host of researchED Birmingham.
* A school at the heart of the community: We believe in localism. Join a proud, genuinely comprehensive school at the heart of the Quinton community.
* A commitment to excellence: Strive for continuous improvement and high academic standards for all children.

As a Science Teacher, you will:

* Inspire students: Ignite a passion for science and foster a love of learning.
* Deliver engaging lessons: Use effective, evidence-informed teaching strategies to promote student understanding.
* Support student achievement: Help students reach their full potential in science.
* Collaborate with colleagues: Work as a team to enhance the learning experience.

We're looking for someone who is:

* Enthusiastic and knowledgeable: Passionate about science and committed to teaching excellence.
* Creative and innovative: Develops engaging and effective teaching strategies and has a good knowledge of effective teaching.
* Committed to student success: Strives to help students achieve their best.
* Collaborative and supportive: Works well with colleagues and students.

Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Strong subject knowledge in Science
* Experience teaching Science at secondary level
* Excellent communication and classroom management skills

We offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities for professional development
* A supportive and collaborative work environment
* Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and make a difference.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

Your career elevated

We offer you:

* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.

* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.

* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence in January 2025. This is a permanent position.

Closing date: 7th October 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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About Four Dwellings Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 556 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Four Dwellings Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/four-dwellings-academy (opens in new tab)

At Four Dwellings Academy, we aim to:

Give every pupil the opportunity to succeed in an environment that is calm, safe and focused on achieving aspirations.

Support and challenge pupils to achieve their best and reach the highest possible standards.

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