Lead Practitioner in Science Faculty

Our opportunity for you

This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington. We are a forward thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high quality education for our local community and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted. We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave and kind.

If successful you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications. We care about our staff and staff well-being is integral to our decision making.

Key information

·      Contract: Full time, permanent

·      Start Date: Easter 2023

·      Salary: LP3 – LP7

·      Closing Date: Friday 6th January

Person specification

·      PGCE or QTS in Science (essential), with a degree in a relevant subject supported by A Level in at least one Science

·      A genuine passion for teaching Science and developing the curriculum to enable all pupils to achieve their potential in each of the disciplines

·      Experience of teaching a range of abilities at KS3 and KS4 is essential, with a track record of good or better results at GCSE

·      Experience of delivering separate science qualifications to HPA students

·      A commitment to our school improvement process

·      A growth mindset

·      High standards of professionalism

·      Record of outstanding teaching

·      The potential to be an exceptional leader

·      Ability to work constructively as part of a team

·      Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and to work on own initiative

·      Able to communicate effectively at all levels

·      Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect

·      Takes responsibility and accountability

·      Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills

Job description

Key responsibilities

·      To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard, thereby ensuring meaningful learning takes place and students make rapid and sustained progress

·      To coach and mentor developing teachers within the department and potentially across the academy

·      To fully implement all academy routines and techniques for creating a culture of high expectations

·      To contribute to the enrichment, extra-curricular and raising aspirations programmes

·      To provide daily pastoral tutoring to a form group

·      To contribute to the effective daily working of the academy

·      To be well-informed on current teaching research and pedagogy

·      To be able to deliver CPD to staff, using relevant research to inform content

·      To support the Faculty Lead, in ensuring lesson delivery is of a consistently high standard, across the Faculty

·      To support the Assistant Principal for teaching and learning, in ensuring lesson delivery is of a consistently high standard, across the Academy

·      To lead by an example, including being a reflective and pro-active practitioner

·      To support with teaching and learning strategy implementation and quality assurance

What we can offer you

·      Leadership development and opportunities

·      A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·      The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·      Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·      A daily meal allowance

·      Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme, LGPS

·      Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk