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Teacher of Science

Saltley Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5RX

This job expired on 21 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 October 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • Main Scale - Upper Scale
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale- Upper Pay Scale

Teacher of Science job summary

Saltley Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Science, who is ready to make a significant impact on our successful departments. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to motivate pupils through inspirational teaching. They will be joining a very well-led, vibrant and successful team, committed to providing a quality experience for our students and ensuring that they achieve their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school and an academy trust committed to individuals professional development and supporting them to achieve the best for our young people. 

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with:

 • ambition and high expectations to transform the lives of young people;

 • a passionate belief in collaboration and teamwork;

 • a student-centred approach to problem solving;

 • a clear understanding of how to engage students and maximise progress;

 • a sense of humour and positivity;

 • a relentless commitment to achievement for all. 

The Academy is part of the Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust and shares its core values. Being a member of the Trust provides numerous professional development opportunities. As a member of the Trust, the Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

We offer:

• An ambitious and positive climate for learning
• A value driven ethos to cater for the whole school
• Support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• A Rights Respecting School, Gold award
• On-site parking
• Access to a generous pension scheme.

This post is suitable for a newly qualified teacher or an experienced teacher.

For further details, please visit the school website: https://saltley.academy

N.B. CVs will not be accepted

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Saltley Academy as a Science Teacher.

We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment and selection process.

We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in theDBS filtering guide.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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 Saltley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1305 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Saltley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@whmat.academy
• Phone number: 01215666555
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saltley-academy (opens in new tab)

Saltley Academy is a 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of multi-cultural Birmingham. The Academy is progressing fast in its mission to develop outstanding learners, ensure academic success and nurture happy citizens in a supportive and inspiring environment. We have recently been graded Good by Ofsted, and during the recent inspection one of our students described our school as “outstanding, resilient and loving”. The Academy was also recently awarded the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold Award.

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