Lead Teacher of Science

Are you a remarkable teacher who feels stifled by the mainstream system? Are you an exceptional, creative practitioner who really wants to make a difference every day to the lives of the most vulnerable children? Do you want to be driven by a sense of moral purpose rather than data?  Do you want high quality professional development and support? Do you want to teach small classes where getting to know the children really well is a priority and a pleasure? Do you want to work with highly supportive colleagues who share your values and ethos? Do you want to work in an organisation that supports career progression and has opportunities beyond your own school? Do you want to be involved in educational research and development? Do you want to work in an organisation with a national reputation for excellence in its field?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then why not come and work for an organisation who truly believes that there is another way?  

Springwell Learning Community requires an exceptional Science teacher who is passionate about providing the best possible education and care for vulnerable students. This post will involve teaching Science at key stages 3 and 4, including GCSE level as well as delivering Science and supporting non-specialist teachers in delivering Science to Key Stage 3.  There may also be a requirement to teach a small amount of Mathematics. 

This position would suit a teacher with a proven track record of exceptional practice, who is able to work with vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) or an outstanding NQT passionate about working in an SEMH setting. It would suit an individual who is passionate about making a real difference to student’s life chances and supporting them in achieving their potential.  The ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage is essential, along with having unconditional positive regard, resilience, drive and high expectations to inspire students to achieve. Specialist support and training will be provided for any teacher who wishes to move from a mainstream setting. If you would like to discuss the position, or would like to find out more about the academies, then please call either Dave Whitaker (Executive Principal) or Verity Watts (Associate Executive Principal) on 01226 327076 

If you would like to come and visit then please contact Sarah Elliot on 01226 291133  

The deadline for electronic submission is Thursday 8th February 2018 at 8am  

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st February 2018  Please do not send a CV as this cannot be accepted.     

Please note: you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.   

Springwell Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment  

About us… As part of the Wellspring Multi Academy Trust, Springwell Alternative Academy (KS1-4) is part of Springwell Learning Community along with Springwell Special Academy which is an outstanding cross-phase SEMH Special School with a national reputation for excellence in working with children and young people with special educational needs and SEMH.    As a National Teaching School, Springwell is at the cutting edge of educational development, involved in national research and development, teacher training, bespoke CPD and school-to-school support regionally and nationally. This creates obvious opportunities for professional development and career progression beyond the classroom.  

Springwell Learning Community also incorporates EOTAS, Elective Home education and the Behaviour Support Service.  

Springwell Learning Community is a child centred and values driven organisation.  Unconditional Positive Regard underpins everything, along with nurture principles, immersive compelling learning opportunities, a strong emphasis on literacy and personalised social and emotional development.  

Springwell places a huge emphasis on professional development and invests significantly in staff training at all levels. This means that, although experience of working in an SEMH setting would be an advantage, specialist support and training will be provided for outstanding teachers wishing to make the career fulfilling move from mainstream into special education. 

The Executive Principal of Springwell is a member of the Headteachers’ Roundtable which is working at a national level to influence education policy. He is also an associate of Independent Thinking Limited and a National Leader of Education.