21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP / Easter 2025

  • Closing date

    6 December 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    14 November 2024

Job details

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1 - UPS 3 (TLR may be negotiable depending on experience)

Teacher of Science job summary

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in creating a safe place where all students can learn, thrive and achieve no matter their background. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making this vision a reality in a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

We offer a rich interconnected curriculum based on our academy values that reaches beyond the classroom. Every moment in the day is a learning opportunity for every member of our community. Literacy and oracy are at the heart of our academy. Students read challenging texts that supplement the curriculum and offer greater cultural capital for all. All students develop their oracy skills from the moment they join the academy, developing their confidence to speak articulately and confidently in public and to be able to structure conversation and debate. We offer an incredibly wide range of personal development opportunities to ensure that our students can engage in the same opportunities as any child in this country. Staff development is central to ensuring that we are able to deliver to our students such a rich and varied educational offer.

We will offer you:

  • Professional and personal development;
  • Excellent support from an experienced team;
  • Friendly staff and motivated students;
  • A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities;
  • Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards;
  • Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy so we offer a range of practical and holistic measures to support your health and wellbeing, from private health insurance to retail discounts, with access to emotional support services and salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles available to all OSSMA employees.
  • A wellbeing day which allows staff to request 1 day off within term time.
  • An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;
  • A unified, dedicated and supportive team of staff as well as the support of 2 full time technicians

At the Academy, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff at all stages of their careers. Each member of our teaching team is paired with an instructional coach, providing tailored support to refine and enhance their teaching practice. We also utilise StepLab; an innovative CPD tool that offers all staff access to high-quality resources and training, helping to further their expertise and classroom effectiveness. Our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) receive additional support through our dedicated ECT mentor and ECT coach, offering guidance both inside and outside the classroom to ensure a smooth transition into the profession and a strong foundation for future growth.

What we are looking for:

We are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, strong, and inspirational teacher of Science to join our experienced and fully staffed team. The successful candidate must have a passion for Science. They must demonstrate a clear interest in developing Science teaching and learning and research informed practice, whilst working alongside a team passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for students. Candidates will be required to teach across specialisms up to GCSE level and be keen to stretch our highest attaining pupils.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1197 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

Secondary

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