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Lead Teacher of Chemistry

Lead Teacher of Chemistry

Isaac Newton Academy

Redbridge, Ilford

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 February 2018

Job overview

 Isaac Newton Academy, Redbridge

Principal: Rachel Macfarlane 

Lead Teacher of Chemistry 

Brand-new all-through mixed 4-18 comprehensive in Redbridge.

In September 2012 Isaac Newton Academy opened with its inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. In 2014 the primary phase opened with 90 pupils per year group. The school will grow, year on year, to become a 4-18 academy of nearly 2000 students.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational Chemistry teacher who shares our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting.  This is a rare opportunity to be centrally involved in establishing an outstanding school from its early stages.  The department currently comprises of a Head of Department, two members of the Senior Leadership Team, one pastoral leader for Year 12, a lead teacher of Biology, a lead teacher of Physics and four full time science teachers. The department was highly commended in the recent OFSTED report (June 2014): “The majority of teaching is outstanding. The highest quality of practice exists in science...”

The successful candidate will:

  • have excellent subject knowledge
  • To be able to plan, teach and mark effectively for Key stage 3, Key stage 4 Science lessons and contribute to our development of Key stage 5 Chemistry.
  • Achieve outstanding student attainment outcomes
  • Possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of Ilford residents.

They will have the opportunity to:

  • play a strategic role in the evolution of Isaac Newton Academy
  • be involved in the design and development of the Science curriculum
  • join the Ark network, with comprehensive CPD provision.

If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend Isaac Newton Academy and members of the local community, then we are keen to hear from you.

If you have any technical issues with the application form, please contact our recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org. For a candidate information pack or an informal, confidential discussion please contact our HR Office, on 020 8911 6657 or email recruitment@isaacnewtonacademy.org.

To apply please go to https://goo.gl/959KrF. Please complete your application by 9am on Friday 2nd February 2018.

Location:     Ilford, Redbridge

Start date:    April 2018

Deadline: 9am on Friday 2nd February 2018

Salary:         MPS/UPS + TLR2B

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Isaac Newton Academy

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Isaac Newton Academy is a mixed, non-denominational, non-selective school for girls and boys aged 4-18.

Principal

Morgan Haines

Values and vision

It is Isaac Newton Academy’s aim to equip pupils with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success at university and beyond. We:

  • set clear, ambitious goals, and rigorously monitor our progress in achieving them
  • offer a curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, while providing the facilities and specialist staff to meet and stimulate a wider range of interests
  • employ an approach to teaching that instils knowledge, understanding, and a desire to learn
  • ensure that all students, teachers, staff and parents commit fully to making Isaac Newton Academy a vibrant learning community.


Why work for us?

Great schools are made of great staff – that is why we strive to recognise hard work and celebrate success. At Isaac Newton Academy our aim is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success at university and beyond.  Staff at the school are dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life.

At Isaac Newton Academy we believe that all students have the potential to achieve outstanding educational outcomes. This is reflected in how we teach and communicate with students. INA offers a friendly community where everyone is supported to be the best they can be. As a new and growing school, you will play an integral role in the evolution of INA.

We work hard to recognise hard work.  From complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit in the learning rooms to staff football teams, choirs and exercise classes, INA is more than a school, it is a community.  Staff come together for socials each term and every summer there is a staff residential conference.

  • We are Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in all areas
  • We are located a 5 minute walk from Seven Kings station (zone 4), which is only 10 minutes from Stratford on TFL rail (soon to be Crossrail)
  • Our vision and ethos run through everything we do
  • We are part of the Ark Schools Network
  • We have an effective and consistently applied Behaviour Policy
  • We offer 10 INSET training days plus 3 Independent Learning days each year
  • We offer a unique family dining experience for all staff and students (complimentary for staff)
  • You will get the chance to progress your career within a growing school


Ofsted report

Ark Isaac Newton Academy was rated by Ofsted as “outstanding” in 2014.“High standards have been achieved by the inspirational leadership of the principal, members of the leadership team and governing body. The academy has established very high quality teaching where every student succeeds. The impact of the academy’s unique specialisation in music and mathematics is highly evident. The students are very proud of learning a ‘big band’ instrument and really enjoy music making.”

View Isaac Newton Academy's Ofsted report

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