Teacher of Science (with Chemistry specialism preferred, but not essential)

The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2025 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Teacher of Science (with Chemistry specialism preferred, but not essential) job summary

The Science department comprises of 9 full-time Science teachers including a Curriculum Leader who is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team, an Assistant Principal and two Science Technicians. The successful applicant will be able to teach all of the science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at KS3 and KS4, although staff usually teach within their specialism at GCSE. A Level teaching may be available to suitably qualified candidates. We welcome applications from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Being an all-through school allows us to also work closely with Primary colleagues, and share best practice between Phases to ensure smooth transition for students on entry into the Secondary Phase.

The Science department offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that empowers teachers to tailor learning to their students' academic, social and emotional needs. Planning is centralised as we aim to work collaboratively, but teachers are encouraged to select resources and activities that are suitable to the learners in their classes and have flexibility in how they address learning objectives to ensure the best outcomes for their students. Triple Science is a popular GCSE option with 3 classes in both Years 10 and 11, and 2 classes in Year 9. KS4 students study the AQA GCSE for A Levels in Biology and Chemistry, as well as BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science. We are currently looking to expand our provision to include A Level Physics soon.

Like the Academy results as a whole, the most recent GCSE results saw students making good progress: P8 was the highest it has been in the Academy's history and the gaps between the progress of SEN and Pupil Premium students continues to narrow. Aylesbury Vale Academy has out-performed all other local non-selective schools.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

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About The Aylesbury Vale Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1816 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Aylesbury Vale Academy website (opens in new tab)
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Thank you for expressing your interest in the post of Teacher of IT. This is a school where we aim to go beyond the expected to ensure that students' life chances are enhanced.

We are proud of our non-selective, fully inclusive status and believe that children and young people, regardless of their background, ability or circumstances can thrive and succeed here. That is why we place respect, aspiration and resilience at the heart of everything we do.

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