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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.

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
762 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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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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