Teacher of Science - maternity cover
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull), Birmingham, B37 5FD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP or 1 st September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 March 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Sciencejobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - term time only plus inset days
Contract type
- Maternity or parental leave cover - 12 months
Pay scale
- Main pay/upper pay scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Science Department at WMG is a forward thinking, enthusiastic and ambitious department. The team
includes specialists in Chemistry, Biology and Physics and is supported by a dedicated Science Technician.
The department has four new science laboratories with state of the art specialist equipment. Learning is
enhanced in all science areas with new PCs, AV equipment, projectors and access to specialist departments
at Warwick University.
Science is offered at GCSE through both combined and triple disciplines and at Post 16 with A-levels in
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
You will be a key member of the WMG Academy Solihull team, delivering outstanding teaching across KS4
and KS5. You will have experience of working in a school or college setting as well as a good understanding
of the needs of 14-19 year old students.
The key academic sponsor of the Academy is the University of Warwick. The Solihull Academy is located
adjacent to Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre in North Solihull and boasts over £2 million of specialist
equipment and ICT. Our relationship with a broad range of local, national and international business
partners will allow the successful candidate to link his/her teaching to an applied, employment-led
educational environment.
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Further information about WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull can be found on our Academy
website: solihull.wmgacademy.org
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
These posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
To apply for either position, please complete the application form with a supporting statement (section 7
of the application form). Please state in your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects
(and to which level) you are able to teach.
CVs will not be accepted.
What the school offers its staff
The WMG Academy Trust Board seeks to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational teacher of
Science to inspire our learners.
Energetic? Innovative? Passionate? Work with us and our partners (University of Warwick, Jaguar Land
Rover, National Grid and many more) to deliver a skills-based curriculum in a high achieving environment.
The WMG Academy Trust Board opened its first academy in Coventry on Monday 8 th September 2014 for
up to 640 students aged 14 - 19. The second academy in North Solihull opened in a brand new, purpose-
built building in September 2016. The Academy received its first Ofsted inspection in February 2019 and
was rated Good in all categories.
Applying for the job
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About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 395 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- principal@wmgacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01212893556
Set just a few miles from the centre of England, WMG Academy Solihull is a thriving centre for students with an interest in science, technology, engineering or maths. The career-based education on offer engages students, helping them find their niche, reach their potential and kickstart a career in the real world. From the business dress to the longer working day, as well as opportunities to work with companies on real-life projects, parents see their child’s confidence grow and their employment potential soar.
Arranging a visit to WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email principal@wmgacademy.org.uk.
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