Teacher of Science

Aston Manor Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4PZ

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) M1-UPS3

Teacher of Science job summary

Salary: £31,650 to £49,084pa, M1 to UPS3

Required for Easter 2025

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will first and foremost be an excellent classroom practitioner, who has enthusiasm for their subject, is able to motivate and inspire students and will further support the high achievements of the department. This role is perfectly suited to an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher. There is the opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to teach at Key Stage 5 in A Level Chemistry. The Science department has been extensively renovated in the last few years, with several newly refurbished labs and is supported by two experienced Science technicians.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving student’s. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated best for progress in Birmingham!

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to a Voluntary Health Care Cash Plan, access to BHSF Connect, a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme via Currys.
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (support staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (teaching staff)
• Pay progression centred around a robust performance management process
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

We would welcome visits to Aston Manor Academy prior to the closing date or alternatively, delighted to answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Department on 0121 359 8108 or via email at jobs@equitasacademiestrust.com

For more information and to download an application pack including job description and person specification, please visit our Equitas website: https://www.equitasacademiestrust.com/work-for-us/

Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025, 12pm midday

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26th February 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Equitas Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet safer recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, right to work check, online search and references.

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About Aston Manor Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1008 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Aston Manor Academy website (opens in new tab)
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Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly and supportive ethos which enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. In our last Ofsted inspection (June 2017) we were judged to be Outstanding in all areas. In addition, our Sixth Form is one of the best in Birmingham for attainment and progress!

As part of Equitas Academies Trust, Aston Manor Academy lives and breathes by the values of:

All different: All equal: All achieving.

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