Teacher of Science

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2025

• Closing date

  25 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science job summary

At Thornhill Academy, we aim to work collectively with our local community to provide the highest-quality education in an environment which is welcoming and inclusive. We believe only in this setting can learning and personal development flourish successfully. Our aim is clear, to develop the whole person in a dynamic and progressive learning environment that expects exemplary standards of behaviour and respect and demands a thirst for continuous learning. Every member of our Academy is clear on what we want to deliver to current and future students, through equal opportunities, for every pupil to succeed.

Join us as a Teacher of Science at Consilium Academies, where a strong sense of collaboration, honesty, and a commitment to excellence and equity with integrity underpin everything we do.

Are you passionate about Science and determined to make a real difference? We are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Teacher of Science who is able to obtain the best outcomes for their pupils.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about their subject and determined to impart knowledge, skills and understanding to all our young people, whilst exciting and engaging them in their learning. Candidates will have the drive and motivation to continually improve the department, whilst understanding the importance of developing a positive culture.

Begin your journey with a team dedicated to empowering every student to achieve their full potential. If you share our values and have the vision and ambition to drive excellence, we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

For any questions regarding the role or to arrange a visit please contact Kim Weller: Kim.Weller1@consilium-at.com.

The closing date for applications is 25th November at 12pm.

Interviews will take place on a date TBC

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Consilium Academies is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Consilium Academies might want to explore with you. Further information on online searches can be found in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

Please note: If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Applications received after the closing time stated will not be considered.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Thornhill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 596 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Thornhill Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-academy (opens in new tab)

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