Teacher of Science
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst, Birmingham, B37 6NUDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
2 May 2024 at 1pm
Date listed
19 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS plus Recruitment and Retention payment on £3000 over 3 years. Flexible working will be considered
Teacher of Science job summary
We seek an inspirational, dedicated and passionate teacher of science to join us in 2024. The ideal candidate for this vacancy will be enthusiastic about teaching Science, across KS3, 4 and 5. In addition to this they will need to be able communicate to pupils an enthusiasm for this subject, whilst remaining focused on outstanding progress.
You will need to:
- be committed to high quality teaching and learning
- be inspirational in the classroom
- be committed to excellence
- be ambitious in your determination to ensure all learners achieve
- be innovative, resilient and reflective
If you feel that you have these attributes and skills then we would like to hear from you. Applications from all experience ranges are welcome.
Please see letter from the Principal below:
I am Nicola Crehan, the very proud Principal of Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst which is a vibrant and inclusive community school made up of 1200 extraordinary students and 120 devoted members of staff.
I know that for someone wanting to advance in their teaching career whilst ensuring they get a sense of fulfilment, deciding on the right role and school is crucial - and it can also be more than a little daunting. With this in mind, I wanted to convey an honest and transparent account of who we are and what to expect – and what we expect in return. This is in the hope that I can help you make informed decisions and lay any preconceived notions to rest.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst is a truly remarkable school which has been on a rapid improvement journey for the past three years since it became part of the Tudor Grange Academies Trust family. As a learning community, we strongly believe that every student deserves equitable life chances, and that a high quality academic and holistic education is the key to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for all.
Our children are curious and creative, and we do whatever we can to encourage a lifelong love of learning and equip them with life skills that enable them to reach their full potential. We expect everyone within our school community to be ready, responsible, and respectful. These are our school values which can be seen and felt in every corner of school life. We ensure that by the time our young people leave Kingshurst, they are prepared and excited to take their next steps into further education, or embark on their career journey.
Anyone considering joining our school must share and understand our ethos, vision and values from the start. We know the power of quality education and the difference exceptional teaching can make to our students and their families. Therefore, we are on a mission to find exceptional educators and facilitators who share this belief and want to add value to the lives of young people.
I’m sure you will have looked at our past OFSTED ratings and may have some preconceived ideas about our academy. These will all form part of your decision-making process. We encourage you to apply due diligence when researching our school and speak to us directly. I urge you to look past this.
Please take a look at our recruitment video What is Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst about?
I feel incredibly privileged to serve this community and I will continue to do so with unswerving commitment and a promise that our young people will become responsible, respectful young adults who are ready to flourish in all aspects of life.
If you feel the same, I’d love to hear from you and would love for you to apply to our vacancies or join our talent pool.
Making a difference to so many young people is a total joy.
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst is truly a great place to be.
Nicola Crehan
Principal
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process is robust in seeking to establish the commitment of candidates to support the school’s measures to safeguard children and to identify, deter or reject people who might pose a risk of harm to children or are otherwise unsuited to work with them. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. All applications will be considered on their merit and the post will be offered subject to the usual health and criminal record clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see attached job description for more information.
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
Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1259 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
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