Teacher of Science
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZThis job expired on 13 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 September 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 37.5hr per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 10 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,863 - £50,935
Teacher of Science job summary
TEACHER OF SCIENCE (FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL AUGUST 2022)
Salary: £30,863 to £50,935 depending on experience
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 13 October 2021
“Education is Success”
An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5
Our school
Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy serving a multi-ethnic community in Central London. The Academy has gained national recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, and its aspirational and inclusive mission and ethos. Our longstanding 1:1 device programme allows WA to thrive as both an onsite and remote learning environment. As a member of the collaborative WA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.
Our Science department
Our Science department has transformed student outcomes in recent years and created a “buzz” around science through the relentless energy of staff, its forward-thinking approach to data and the curriculum, and an outstanding extra-curricular provision that takes advantage of our London connections (inc. Imperial College and the Royal Society of Medicine).
Our Science curriculum and pedagogy
At GCSE, our students study Combined Science, with the possibility of Triple Science. Our KS5 science curriculum includes IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) science courses and Applied Science BTEC as part of the IB Careers-Related Programme (IBCP). We would welcome applications from experienced IB educators and those interested in acquiring such experience because they value disciplinary thinking, real-world problem solving, and student-centred pedagogy.
The ideal candidate will be:
An excellent classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student
Experienced in teaching the relevant subject(s) with a relevant university degree
Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development
What we offer:
An excellent programme of continuing professional development
Possibility of Key Stage 5 teaching
Relevant training with the International Baccalaureate for teachers of Key Stage 5
The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, including mentors for NQTs, structured performance management and opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility
A commitment to staff well being, including access to the local gym, weekly fitness sessions, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits
How to apply:
Please find the job description and application form (parts 1 and 2) available to download below. For further details or to apply, please contact us via email at :
recruitment@westminsteracademy.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westminster Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7121 0600
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
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