Teacher of Science
Kirk Balk Academy
Barnsley
- £24,373 - £40,490 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Subject to job evaluation)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 8 June 2020
Job overview
We are genuinely excited to present to you the opportunity to join our wonderful academy as a Full Time, Permanent Teacher of Science.
Over recent years, our outcomes have transformed and this has been particularly evident in English, where we now boast outstanding results that are amongst the best nationally. For example, in 2019, 84% of students achieved a Grade 4 or higher in English, with 71% achieving a Grade 5 or higher. In addition, the English Element of Progress 8 was calculated as +0.38.
For the successful candidate, our school will offer a fantastic chance to work with a collaborative and passionate staffing body and senior leadership team, and to work with fully-staffed and dedicated Science Department. We work hard to foster our collaborative ethos and reward our staff with good career opportunities, a clear focus on ensuring ‘teachers can teach’, numerous benefits, and ultimately the satisfaction of supporting schools like ours in their quest to give every child the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.
If you:
- Aspire to join a forward-thinking and ambitious school
- Want to work in a school where behaviour for learning is superb
- Value outstanding career development opportunities
- Want to work in an academy where exceptional teaching and learning facilities and resources are the norm
- And want to benefit from the support of a dedicated department and a talented and committed senior leadership team
Then this position is worthy of your serious consideration.
Want to find out more?
The best way to get a real flavour of our school is to visit us in person to talk to the staff and students – we very much welcome and encourage visitors to the school.
Appointments can be booked by contacting 01226 742286 or email kirkbalkhr@northerneducationtrust.org.
The closing date for this post is noon, Monday 8th June 2020; Interview date to be confirmed.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as we may call candidates for interview at any time and close the advert early.
Northern Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Attached documents
About Kirk Balk Academy
Welcome from the Principal
I am both incredibly proud and profoundly delighted to be able to offer you a warm welcome to Northern Education Trust, Kirk Balk Academy.
We know that the site is the first point of call for many people new to the academy and a regular destination for those who work with us more closely. As a consequence, we want this to be a friendly and informative site which gives visitors detailed information about us in an appealing, interesting and exciting way. We also hope the site keeps you up to date with the latest news and events from the academy.
We are unashamedly focused on the educational outcomes of our students and deem that our students deserve to achieve the very best grades that they are capable of. We believe that this is the whole point of running a great school and we are exceedingly proud that we achieve this by taking a truly child centred approach. Our students are the most important people in our building!
We are keen for everyone to understand our vision:
“We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.”
In addition to the core business, there are also countless opportunities to learn, develop, make new friends and have fun through extra-curricular activities. We have a strong sporting ethos, and there are many different sports offered throughout the year. In addition to this, we offer extra-curricular opportunities in drama, music, dance, and many other areas. There are countless trips, outings and charity events too, via our well-developed House System.
I hope you already share or will come to share, my belief that Kirk Balk is an exceptional place to attend as a student or to work in as an adult. I feel extremely privileged to be the Principal here and hope our website will help you to find out more about us.
Dean Buckley
Principal at Kirk Balk Academy
On behalf of the Northern Education Trust Board, welcome to Northern Education Trust Kirk Balk Academy.
We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust, we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning.
We are a caring employer and invest heavily in professional development, allowing our staff opportunities to take the next steps in their career. We hope you find our website holds all the information you need to believe that whether you are a parent or prospective employee, your next steps should be taken with us.
Rob Tarn
Chief Executive
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