Teacher of Science

This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled scientist with a passion for their subject who is able to inspire our students and reinforce their love for science and learning.

Our expanding and highly successful team of mutually supportive colleagues have a shared purpose of wanting to make a positive difference to the aspirations of our students. Atlantic Academy Portland is an all-through school situated on the beautiful Jurassic coast. The successful candidate who fills this Science Teacher vacancy will enjoy breathtaking sea views from their classroom window. Our students have a genuine love for science and this is reflected in the excellent results for the department.

This role will suit a highly-skilled professional who is also team-orientated. Other key attributes include having a can-do approach in order to mitigate barriers to learning and a desire to help students achieve their full potential. In return for your care, dedication and skills, there are plenty of opportunities for promotion and progression. You will be part of a successful, supportive, well-resourced and fully qualified Science team, with a dedicated Senior Science Technician. This will enable you to deliver your science lessons across the academy with confidence. The department is led by a full time, experienced and supportive member of staff.

The department is excited about the new schemes of learning and resources being developed at KS3 with students in Years 7-8 studying interleaved, knowledge-based units which follow the national curriculum. At KS4, our students study AQA’s Combined Science Trilogy Specification.

At Atlantic Academy we guide and nurture our staff and pupils in equal measure. We encourage best practice through CPD through fortnightly sessions designed to boost your teaching career and also provide mentoring. In-house research-lead CPD includes raising the attainment of underachieving males and cognitive science. 

WHY CHOOSE US

Atlantic Academy is an all-through school based in Portland, and has already made great waves in transforming the education of the students in Portland in the last 4 years, leading the way in the highest standards of education as well as disruption free learning. We are looking for somebody to join our amazing journey and be proud of the substantial impact they make on the outcomes and aspirations for our students. Atlantic Academy Portland is gaining a local and national reputation for rapid sustained improvement.

The Academy is located in stunning buildings, having benefited from a £20 million plus full renovation program. It is situated on the beautiful Isle of Portland, at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, in Dorset. Within easy reach of Weymouth, Dorchester, Yeovil, Poole and Bournemouth. This really is an Academy at the very heart of the community.

Atlantic Academy was inspected by Ofsted in January 2022. The school has been graded ‘Good’ in all areas with Ofsted stating ‘Atlantic Academy sits proudly on the southernmost point of Portland. Leaders share pupils’ pride in the uniqueness of the setting. They are building strong relationships with the community and make the most of their surroundings.

From Reception to Year 11, pupils show respect for each other. The school is a calm and orderly place, where pupils can learn without disruption’

The Academy is sponsored by the Aspirations Academies Trust and is a member of South West Regional cluster.

WHAT WE OFFER

●     Competitive Salary & Pension Scheme

●     On-site parking

●     A collaborative approach and strong collegial relationships;

●     Proven student progress and excellent student behaviour;

●     An extensive CPD programme tailored to skills and experience

●     Free use of the Academy’s on site fitness suite

●     Expectation of disruption free learning, high SLT visibility ALL day, focus on students. Allowing staff to teach without low level disruption

●     More opportunity to grow your career - We’ll support you in developing your career and experience at this school or another trust school

●     Visualiser and mini iPad in every classroom – allowing for booklets, feedback, student work etc to be projected – as the teacher decides

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Specifically we are looking for someone who:

●    Who has experience of working with and supporting children

●    Is naturally cheerful and optimistic, with evidence of the positive contribution that you can bring to our team;

●    Is hardworking, dedicated, committed

●    Wants to be valued, train further and help us make a difference.

●    Is committed to all students receiving an outstanding education experience.

Closing date: Monday 3rd October 2022 at 12pm

Interview date : Will take place shortly after the closing date

If you believe that this may sound like the school you would thrive in and are ambitious for all students please find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website or contacting Andrew Wiles - Head of Science on 01305 820262 or email

awiles@atlantic-aspirations.org

Atlantic Academy values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Atlantic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a DBS check in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines.

If you have not heard by the 21st October, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.