Lead Teacher of Science

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Lead Teacher of Science to join our high achieving, successful and dedicated team on a permanent basis from September 2024.

The specific responsibilities will be agreed with the successful applicant, but it will be for one of the following areas:

• Teaching and Learning
• Assessment and Progress
• Key Stage 3
• Key Stage 4

The successful applicant will be expected to teach across KS3 to KS5 and work closely with the Head of Science to develop the attainment and educational provision within Science. Currently there’s a team of 12 within the science department, including the Head of Science, Lead Teacher and two Science Technicians. The role will also require working collaboratively with Science colleagues across Trust on a range of projects, including Curriculum Convergence. This post is in addition to the existing team.

We expect the successful applicant to demonstrate a clear understanding of how to deliver the Science curriculum and raise the standards and achievement of our students. The ability to consistently teach inspirational lessons will be supported by our fit for purpose facilities and resources and excellent training and development opportunities on offer.

The Long Eaton School is built on a long tradition of academic success; our students are bright, ambitious and well behaved. We have gained an excellent reputation for the quality of our educational provision and our developments in Literacy and Numeracy have earned the school the prestigious Quality Mark and our approaches have been shared nationally as a model of good practice. We are located in the heart of Long Eaton and are easily commutable from locations such as Nottingham, Derby and North Leicestershire.

We are proud to form part of Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust, which was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. The Trust is a vibrant learning community where staff are well supported, students are cared for, receive a high quality education and experience every opportunity to be successful.

Why join The Long Eaton School?

·      Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions

·      A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice

·      Access to Teachers’ Pensions scheme

·      Access to discounted travel schemes

·      Cycle to work scheme

·      Comprehensive training and support

·      Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

·      Eye care voucher scheme

·      Free flu vaccine

·      Access to e-learning and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high achieving, friendly and forward-looking team of staff. We welcome applications from both newly qualified and more experienced colleagues who are attracted by the opportunities of working within our Trust.

If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!

Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. For more information and to apply, please contact Hayley McDonagh on the below details:

T: 07936 047 096

E: LongEaton@hays.com

Closing Date: 10th May 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Early enquiries and applications are encouraged as we may interview suitable candidates sooner.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.