Teacher of Science
The Ladder School, Walsall, WS1 1RSThis job expired on 13 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
13 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Ladder School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team.
The Ladder School is an academy that is part of The Mercian Trust. The Ladder School is a Free School set up by the Trust to offer effective alternative provision for the young people of Walsall.
What the school offers its staff
The Ladder School was established in January 2019 and has now moved in to a brand new, purpose-built building based on the edge of Walsall town centre where there are excellent links to the local and wider community. The Ladder School operates under a commissioning model, where local mainstream schools identify students at risk of permanent exclusion and moves them to The Ladder School, to transform their behaviour and enable them to be successful in their future. These students have struggled in mainstream education environments and benefit significantly from the smaller class sizes and additional support on offer at The Ladder School. The Ladder School is a growing Alternative Provision School and there will be an opportunity to increase hours in the future.
The successful applicant will have a confident understanding of the Science GCSE curriculum and have the ability to inspire and challenge students’ attitude towards Science, through their passion and knowledge of the subject. Only applications from those with Qualified Teacher Status will be considered for this post. We are keen to hear from someone with the ability to teach a second subject to GCSE level, particularly the experience of teaching a practical subject. There will be availability to provide cover on a Casual Contract basis to supplement hours.
The successful candidate will be:
- An excellent teacher with an ability to motivate pupils to make progress.• Interested in the pastoral aspects of education.• Outstanding in managing challenging behaviours. • Positive in outlook and believe in the power of education to change the path of Alternative Provision students’ lives.• A team player prepared to work with colleagues and share ideas and resources.• Passionate as an Science teacher and keen to inspire their classes and students.• Have a thorough understanding of current developments and issues in the teaching of the subject and wider profession.• Committed to their own continuing professional development and contribute towards that of others.• Innovative and committed to develop solutions to raising achievements.• Knowledgeable of how assessment for learning, target setting, and department improvement planning can raise achievement.• Committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children.• Hardworking, committed, reliable and enthusiastic.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school before making an application, please contact reception to arrange an appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the ‘Safeguarding Policy’ is available to view or download by logging onto the School website: www.theladderschool.org.
About The Ladder School
- School type
- Free School, ages 13 to 18
- School size
- 16 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ladder School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lara.bridgett@merciantrust.org.uk
We are an Alternative Provision Free School located in Walsall Town Centre. The Ladder School was established in January 2019 and has now moved in to a brand new, purpose-built building based on the edge of Walsall town centre where there are excellent links to the local and wider community. Over the coming years we will continue to grow and become the ‘go to place’ for alternative provision in the borough.
At The Ladder School, we recognise that mainstream school does not suit all young people and we are here to offer a second chance. We work on a commissioning basis, that means that a school or the Local Authority must approach to place a student. Unfortunately, we cannot accept direct referrals from parents/carers.
The staff work incredibly hard to ensure our students make the most of the opportunities that they get whist they are with us. Unlike other alternative provisions, we offer a range of GCSE courses, supplemented with some vocational courses to ensure students get a well-rounded education.
We are a positive environment, that uses praise and encouragement to enable our students to see things differently. We have a set of values that underpin everything we do.
Arranging a visit to The Ladder School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lara.bridgett@merciantrust.org.uk.
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