Teacher of Science

Leeds City Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2LG

Deadline is today

Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
28 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
14 March 2023

Job details

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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
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Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

To teach Science to key stage 3 and 4 students achieving positive outcomes for all groups of students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure good and better progress for all students within groups taught through the planning and preparation of high-quality lessons which engage, motivate, and support learners and adhere to the Academy Teaching and Learning Standards and Quality of Education Framework
Strive to deliver a consistently good standard of teaching
Take responsibility within own teaching areas and in the execution of general duties for the creation of a positive climate for learning which results in positive, respectful attitudes from students
Consistently apply the academy behaviour policy to support all colleagues in establishing high standards of behaviour from students, and in order that students have parity of treatment and expectations in all areas of the academy
Assess, record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of students within the subject team and academy assessment schedule
In consultation with the Science curriculum leader , contribute to the planning, design and production of good quality teaching materials and resources, appropriate to age and ability, in accordance with the subject strategic action plan
Be a form tutor for a specified group of students, establishing the rapport necessary to support their social, emotional and citizenship education and development
Within the subject team, make a strong contribution to agreed PSHCE areas as designated to the subject area through ‘immersion’ curriculum experiences
Contribute to the wider life of the academy by participating in the provision of extension, enrichment, and enhancement activities through the planned peak performance programme.

What the school offers its staff

This is an extremely exciting time to be joining LeedsCity Academy, one of the most rapidly improving schools within the Leeds area and county of West Yorkshire. We are an 11-16 academy and one of four schools within White Rose Academies Trust, a trust recognised nationally for itsground-breaking and transformational impact on the lives of the young people it serves. The academy had a Section 5 Inspection in May 2019 achieving an overall Good judgement with Leadership and Management judged as Outstanding.

Our highly motivated andtalented students are at the very centre of everything we do and the shared mission of all our stakeholders is to work ‘In Partnership’ in securing the aspirations and ambitions of every one of our young people. Our academy is a unique and truly inspirational place to work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences; a significant proportion of students speak English as an additional language.

Our CPD training programme is highlyrespected by staff at the academy and is further enhanced by the various opportunities for professional developmentin all sectors.

Please apply if you wish to work for a Multi Academy Trust which values and supports the next move in your career. Comeand join us on our journey to becoming World Class.