Teacher of Science (Temporary)
Wellacre Academy
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- September 2018 to July 2019
- Apply by:
- 6 June 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a Temporary Teacher of Science to cover Maternity leave from September 2018 to July 2019.
Wellacre Academy in Trafford was designated ‘Good‘ by Ofsted following a successful inspection in May 2017. Inspectors highlighted a number of key reasons for the school’s success including:
· Strong leadership and governance provide the school with good capacity to sustain further improvement and move to outstanding
· The school is producing “ well-rounded citizens that have the skills such as resilience, self-confidence, self-worth and empathy to prepare them for the next stage of their lives”
· A resounding positive judgement on the behaviour of the boys at the school and that the boys “feel safe and are safe” at the school and that boys are free from bullying and that “The school is highly inclusive and welcoming.”
· Pupils’ conduct around the school is consistently good. They are self-disciplined and orderly when they move around the school. The atmosphere is calm and safe. Pupils are respected and show respect for one another.
· Pupils have good attitudes to learning. They are attentive and contribute enthusiastically in lessons. Pupils are proud of their achievements and are a credit to the school.
We would like to hear from all candidates, no matter what point in your career you are currently at. You will be able to teach Science at KS3 and KS4 and be a dedicated and passionate professional who will inspire students and be committed to raising the aspirations of all - regardless of background.
We offer the opportunity to be part of a highly innovative and successful department where quality first teaching and pastoral care is at the heart of our school, a friendly and supportive working environment with a commitment to staff wellbeing and a comprehensive induction programme leading to the opportunity to engage in further professional development including access to a team of coaches.
If you feel that you could add value to the current provision in Science for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm and sense of humour to join us as please complete the application form which can be found at www.wellacre.org
Completed application forms should be emailed electronically to recruitment@wellacre.org
Wellacre Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 7th June 2018 at 10.00am
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 11th June 2018
Attached documents
About Wellacre Academy
Message from the Principal
It is a great honour and privilege to lead the Wellacre community as Principal.
Wellacre is a safe, happy and caring school which students are happy and proud to attend.
Staff are dedicated and committed to the school and its values and we work together to instill a strong sense of belonging for all.
Our priorities are the right ones for our students and we pursue them relentlessly:
- We invest in a thriving school environment which is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
- We provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, so every student can fulfill their potential, whatever their background or need.
- We have strong inclusive practices at the heart of everything we do and promote wellbeing, fairness and equity for all.
- We provide the right challenge and support at the right time from highly skilled staff, to enable everyone at Wellacre to be successful.
- We create confident, knowledgeable and skillful students who tell us they "feel included" and have a strong sense of identity.
Our school values matter to us and are used to exemplify the attitudes and behaviours we expect from all our students.
Honesty:
We are honest with ourselves and each other. We will strive to be the people that others can trust.
Pride:
We take pride in our appearance, our work and our Academy.
Respect:
We respect ourselves, others and our environment.
Aspiration:
We aspire to be better than our best. We believe in ourselves and believe we will succeed.
Resilience:
We are resilient and never give up. We learn from our mistakes and always work hard.
Our ethos and values are reinforced through our House system with each student belonging to either Lowry, Pankhurst or Turing. The Houses reinforce our sense of belonging. Students are provided with opportunities to broaden their knowledge, interests and skills though our Co-Curricular provision which includes the Royal Navy Cadets, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Ecology projects, Chess Club, Book Club & EDT Industrial Cadets.
Our commitment to the continuing professional development of all our staff is recognised in the Teacher Development Trust Gold Award. Our policies and practices promote positive mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, including:
- Time sensitive restrictions on the sending of work related emails
- Reasonable deadlines
- Consideration of flexible working requests
- Absence policy which supports good attendance
- Well lead appraisal process which recognises the individual
- Access to Occupational Health and counselling
- Inclusive practices
- Weekly Staff Yoga
- Wellacre Walking Group
- Staff Social Events
- Biannual data capture
- Centralised detentions.
Mrs Julie Sharrock
Principal
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