Teacher of Science (Biology Specialist)

The Basildon Upper Academy, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time - Full time - Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:30 plus weekly CPD
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary £32,189 — £49,274 (Academy Qualified Teachers Scale)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Science, with a specialism in Biology,to join our talented Upper Academy Science department.

The successful Science Teacher will have the skill set to teach KS4 AQA Combined Science Trilogy and KS5 Biology, a popular A Level option in our thriving sixth form.

The post is open to teachers of all levels of experience and we welcome applications from ECTs.

The successful candidate will have an enthusiasm that will inspire students to outstanding outcomes.

Pupils say that everyone is valued here and treated with respect. Pupils appreciate the guidance and support that the school gives them to be the best they can be. "Good" Ofsted 2023

If you can engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment Coordinator, Dani Silk-recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

What the school offers its staff

Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.This post will initially be based at the Upper academy where Biology is a popular option for our sixth formers.

Further details about the role

The Academies provide staff with the most appropriate and effective support to ensure that their professional development needs are fully met and that there is a high level of challenge in the opportunities they are offered. We have a weekly CPD programme for all and a very strong record of developing staff. We have an excellent track record of providing promotion and responsibility opportunities to staff that aspire to leadership.

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information - Teacher of Science.pdf - 1.38 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Basildon Upper Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 781 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Basildon Upper Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
• Phone number: 01268498710
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-basildon-upper-academy (opens in new tab)

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