Teacher of Science

The Holgate Academy has an opportunity for a Teacher of Science with a commitment to academic excellence and helping every learner succeed to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4, and to deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential.  

We endeavour to utilise each teacher's specialism at GCSE, and offer the opportunity to teach A level in our sixth form centre for the right candidate.

Job title:                     Teacher of Science 

Salary:                          Main pay scale - £27,600 - £36,960

Hours of work:         Full time - part time hours will be considered 

Contract:                     Permanent 

Start date:                   31 August 2022 

Closing date:             10 July 2022

This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher.  We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.  For those looking for the next step in their career there is the potential for a Head of Year position for the right candidate. 

The ideal candidate will:           

• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students           
• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player           
• Have a proven track record of success and raising student attainment           
• Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential           
• Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations.

We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team. We know that we have a lot to offer someone who wants to feel respected and appreciated as an expert in their field. If you are looking to be part of an exciting journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Teaching in a well-equipped science classroom, with support from our three science technicians      
• Full support and induction           
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students           
• Excellent CPD opportunities    
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies           
• Salary sacrifice scheme

At Holgate, when we put our shared values into action we ask our academy community to demonstrate 'Manners, Determination and Teamwork'.  We empower each student to strive for their personal best in intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth, and ensure each is supported to develop personally as well as academically. 

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Lynsey Baum - lbaum@holgate-ac.org.uk  to arrange, or for further information.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end we actively seek DBS enhanced clearance check for everybody that is employed by us.