Biology Teacher

We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy, with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation, based in the friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

Since becoming part of the Outwood Family in 2016, GCSE results have continued to improve and we are delighted that in its latest report, Ofsted noted that the ‘good relationships between pupils and staff are a cornerstone of the mutual respect’ we enjoy at the academy. We are focused on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development

We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award and to have received the IQM Award, which highlights our commitment to inclusion.

We believe we are on a journey towards Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

Applicants who are successful and work at Outwood Academy Danum, will be entitled to claim back their student loans yearly for an extensive time period (depending on when you qualified). (Application required - more information can be found here)

AND you will be entitled to either:

Levelling up payment: £2500 per annum until 31 August 2025 for chemistry and physics teachers (Application required - more information can be found here)

OR

Early Career payment: £3000 per annum until 31 August 2025 (Application required - more information can be found here) 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Biology (A Level specialist preferred). You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Science, and want students to love Science as much as we do. Our Sciences are a popular subject at Post 16, and we are looking to grow this even further. The science department consists of passionate staff, ably led by a head of department, second in department and subject director who supports staff and students every week. We also have specialist technicians and two very talented science one to one tutors. As a team, we are a supportive unit determined to be our very best for them. As a member of the Outwood Family you will share our vision of “Students First”. 

OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today. For our ECT colleagues a full and detailed programme of support and development, including science subject specialism support will be provided. 

If you would like a conversation about the position please contact Aalok Kanwar, Regional Director of Science by email at a.kanwar@outwood.com who will be happy to assist.

If you share our vision, join our family.

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To view the person specification please click here.

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Closing date: Midday on 15 April 2024.

Interview date: 19 April 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.