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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Downham Market Academy

Downham Market

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Salary:
£22,961 - £38,633 per annum
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
3 November 2017

Job overview

Teacher of Science 

Downham Market Academy is in the process of joining Cambridgeshire Educational Trust, a newly formed Multi-Academy Trust based in Cambridge City Centre. The founding school has recently been awarded an Outstanding grade from Ofsted and we are keen to roll out this success to Downham Market Academy. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Science to join our enthusiastic faculty. We would welcome applications from teachers with any science specialism. 

The successful candidate will have the ability to enthuse and engage students. They will be a key member of the team and will add to the faculty’s success by delivering science in innovative and creative ways.

The trust is committed to recruiting the highest quality teachers in order to build on our many successes. We are delighted to offer an extremely competitive recruitment package to the right candidate. 

For an NQT this includes:

  • a well-structured and high      quality NQT induction year including timetabled mentor meetings 
  • half termly NQT team meetings. 
  • access to the trust’s exceptional      CPD programme offering development opportunities at least three times      every week. 

Experienced teachers can also look forward to a high quality induction package. We place a very high value on continuous professional development; the successful candidate would have immediate access to our high quality in house programme as well as the opportunity to be supported though a Masters in education if they chose to pursue one. 

This is an exciting time to join our new and growing trust and we offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

Closing date: Friday 27 October 2017

Interview Date: Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

To apply: complete the Application Form and other documents in the links to this advert and email to k.bancroft@downhammarketacademy.co.uk

Downham Market Academy uses safe recruitment procedures to ensure the welfare of children. All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and only applications submitted on our application form will be considered. All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then you can expect that your application has been unsuccessful. Visits to the Academy are welcome.

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About Downham Market Academy

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+44 1366 389100

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Downham Market Academy is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form in the town of Downham Market, Norfolk. Previously known as Downham Market High School, the school operates across two separate sites. 

Downham Market Academy is now part of Cambridgeshire Educational Trust.

Cambridgeshire Educational Trust can offer you many things (do read the Chesterton Ofsted report which gives a flavour of our approach) such as: an exceptional CPD programme; relocation packages; reduced timetables and an exciting creative environment within which to work.

Our staff retention rate is excellent as we offer an exceptional environment within which to thrive and enjoy teaching.

Cambridge Educational Trust is keen to recruit an exceptional individuals to join our outstanding trust which comprises Chesterton Community College, Downham Market Academy and two free schools in pre-opening. The trust’s founding school has been judged outstanding by Ofsted and has consistently had results in the top 0.5% of schools in the country.

Downham Market Academy is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive with approximately 1200 students, including 138 in the Sixth Form. Staff are committed to providing a stimulating curriculum for all students as well as a large number of extracurricular activities. 

Downham Market is a rural market town set in beautiful Norfolk, with excellent fast train links to the cultural centres of both Cambridge and London.

Housing is relatively inexpensive and the area boasts many opportunities for sport and leisure activities.   

Headteacher

Rolf Purvis

Values and vision 

Downham Market Academy goes to great lengths to ensure that its pupils show respect and understanding towards each other and their school. There is a community-agreed set of basic principles that all students and staff are expected to follow. These principles include: respect for their environment; a willingness to learn; acting as role models for the people around them; and being polite and courteous to all.   


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