Science Teacher

We are looking for Science Teachers to join our outstanding multi-academy Trust, comprising four schools in West London – Twyford CE High School (Acton), William Perkin CE High School (Greenford), Ealing Fields High School (Ealing) and Ada Lovelace CE High School (Ealing) which is due to open in September 2018. The new post-holders will be joining us at a time of growth and the organisation therefore offers exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools. Applicants are invited to apply for a role with the Trust, or to specify a preference for a particular school.

Science at the Twyford Trust

The Trust employs a Head of Science Specialism to work across all schools and provide support to all Science teams, particularly in the areas of Teaching & Learning and Staff Development. All Trust schools use the same curriculum, which is three-tiered with differentiated outcomes for each level. The curriculum and assessment frameworks are stored on the VLE (‘Copia’) with resources shared across the Trust and readily accessible to students, staff and parents. 

At Twyford school the Science Specialism operates a faculty structure with two principle departments - Core Science (KS3 & 4 Dual Science) and Advanced Science (KS3-5 Chemistry, Physics and Biology). Twyford’s science faculty is led by the Head of Science, and has a Deputy Head and separate Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are nineteen science teachers and three technicians, and post-holders within the core department currently include KS3 and KS4 co-ordinators as well as development posts with responsibility for promotion of high standards of Teaching and Learning.

At William Perkin the team of 15 teaching staff and 2 technicians is led by the Head of Science and includes a Deputy Head and Subject Leaders for Physics and Chemistry. As the school reaches full capacity it is likely that the school’s science staffing model will emulate Twyford, with heads of the three specialisms.

William Perkin has an innovative curriculum model – core subjects including Science are taught in the morning in 50-minute periods, and science is studied every day by every student. These lessons cover the academic core, and the style of learning is formally focussed on the acquisition of core content and academic disciplines. 

For more information about the role please see the Twyford Trust website:  http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Science to KS5
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

This role is suitable for NQT and RQT applicants.

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time below. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyford.ealing.sch.uk. Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 22nd November 2017

Interview date: Wednesday 29th November 2017

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE and SAFE WORKING PRACTICE AGREEMENT which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.