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Teacher of Science - Lead Practitioner

The Adeyfield Academy, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE

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• Start date details

  1 September 2025 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Lead Practitioner Scale

Teacher of Science - Lead Practitioner job summary

We are seeking a talented and innovative Teacher of Science as a Lead Practitioner with 5 / 6 years of teaching experience to join our department, to deliver high quality teaching and learning to our students. This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher with a passion for raising attainment and expectations. As our Lead Practitioner in Science you will engage in innovation and the dissemination of effective practice with other teachers. You will also be a lead in the development of a consistently outstanding quality of teaching and learning, raising standards and improving student achievement.

The Adeyfield Academy is part of the ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. It has been an integral part of the local community for many years and we are proud to have a very friendly and diverse body of staff who have developed a vision to make a real difference. We strive to build a future for learning in our wonderful school community where all students can be the very best version of themselves.

The Academy offers:

• A friendly working environment with supportive and caring colleagues
• Generous pension benefits
• Onsite catering facilities
• Excellent facilities that have had significant investment over the last few years
• All staff encouraged and supported in their professional development
• Desirable location to live or work with great transport links

The Adeyfield Academy is set in the heart of the community of Hemel Hempstead and is a mixed, all ability 11-18 sponsored Academy and part of the ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. We welcome visits from potential applicants. Please contact our Trust HR Team on 01727 853134.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

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 The Adeyfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 817 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Adeyfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-adeyfield-academy

The Adeyfield Academy is a 11-19 comprehensive school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. There are approximately 560 students on roll including 70 in the Sixth Form. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education for each individual, supported by our motto of Learning Without Limits. The Adeyfield Academy has an enthusiastic, energetic and experienced staff body. There are many opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities including drama productions, musical events, sport and residential visits. The school is a rewarding environment in which to work, with excellent relationships between all members of our school community. Teamwork is at the core of our work and we value the input of all staff equally. We know that we are strongest when we all work together to achieve the best for all our students. We operate a 25 period, two-week timetable. A faculty system operates and Heads of Faculty lead the curriculum areas. A year system operates with all students allocated to a form group. In Year 7 -9 students are taught in half-year groups with setting in the core subjects. In Years 10-11, students follow a core of English, Maths, Science, PE, Citizenship, Geography or History with four option choices from a wide range of subjects. Open access to the Sixth Form encourages many students to stay on each year. Programmes of study include A-Level and Vocational courses. As a result of growing student numbers and a wider array of specialisms offered amongst staff, our KS5 curriculum continues to expand. The Adeyfield Academy continues to go from strength-to-strength and we want all students to achieve their best.

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