Teacher of Science

The Science Faculty is a well-resourced department, which is made up of a dedicated team of colleagues – with a broad range of experiences, skills, and qualifications – who are committed to ensuring the best possible learning experience for the students at Moor End Academy.

There are ten science teachers within the faculty, including a Curriculum Leader, an Assistant Curriculum Leader and Lead Teacher.  TeachFirst and Schools Direct applicants have received excellent training within the faculty, ensuring that the faculty benefits from the recruitment of NQTs of excellent potential.  The teachers and students are well supported by a team of three technicians, an administrative assistant, and an educational teaching assistant.  The majority of teachers have their own lab with interactive whiteboard (in total, there are nine labs within the faculty).  There is a portable suite of laptops, and iPads, available for science lessons.

Science is an integral part of the curriculum at Moor End Academy and ‘Triple’ Science is one of the most popular subject choices within the options suite of subjects.  The number of students studying the separate sciences has increased year-on-year, reflecting the high aspirations of our students, many of whom go on to study science-related KS5 subjects and, eventually, train for science-related careers.  Medicine is by far the single most popular career preference of our students.  The remaining pupils study GCSE Trilogy Science.  At Key Stage 3, the faculty delivers a bespoke course of study.  Schemes of Learning are developed in-house, constantly reviewed and are designed to engage and challenge the students that we teach.  A rigorous programme of assessment, tracking and intervention enables us to identify the appropriate pathways for students as they enter Key Stage 4 (which begins in the Autumn Term of Year 9).  Currently, the faculty delivers the AQA suite of GCSE qualifications.

The faculty offers a varied enrichment programme to which all colleagues contribute and deliver.  Students take part in many of the Excellence Hub activities organised by the University of York.  We have a strong relationship with a number of external STEM providers, including the Engineering Development Trust, Leeds University STEMnet, WySTEM, Sheffield Hallam University National Science Learning Network, Tomorrow’s Engineers, National Science Centre at York.  The faculty organises curriculum ‘drop down’ days (3D Days) to widen students’ experience of science and science-related careers and utilise a number of employer engagement links to support this.  Parental engagement forms an important element of our extra-curricular provision.

Science is a vital part of academy life. We need a candidate who can provide our students with the best possible life opportunity that academic scientific excellence brings.  Our mission is to provide a dynamic education that prepares our students for success at university any beyond, irrespective of their starting point.  We need someone who can bring the rigor essential to further enhance the lives of the students.

The closing date for applications: 9am 10th May 2021

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check via the DBS. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.