Lead Practitioner of Science
Thornhill Community Academy, A SHARE Academy
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1 - L5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2023
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Lead Practitioner of Science at Thornhill Community Academy.
We are looking for an experienced and outstanding teacher who can inspire our students to learn with enthusiasm and to enjoy the experiences a school can bring to a child. Support and training will be second to none for the best candidate.
Science is a very strong subject, and will continue to be an integral part of our positive onward journey. We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner to help develop the quality of teaching and learning in the department and make a significant impact across the Academy.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be educated to degree level with QTS in their subject;
- Have successful experience in teaching Science at GCSE
- Have experience of implementing departmental school strategies
- Be an effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of inspiring and motivating students
- Be able to plan for success and evaluate progress and outcomes
- Be able to coach, inspire and enthuse students effectively
- Be committed to our ethos that all students can achieve at Thornhill Community Academy
- Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.
At SHARE MAT, we aim to:
- Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
- Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
- Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
- Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
- Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
- Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.
Thornhill Community Academy is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it:
- It is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
- Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
- Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 17th February 2023
Interview date: TBC
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.
SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.
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About Thornhill Community Academy, A SHARE Academy
- Thornhill Community Academy, A SHARE Academy
- Valley Drive, Thornhill
- Dewsbury
- WF12 0HE
- United Kingdom
At Thornhill Community Academy we have a firm commitment towards achieving our goal of becoming an outstanding Academy. We sit at the heart of our community and are embodied by our motto of ‘A School, A Family, A Community’. Our mission is to improve the life chances of all our students by ensuring that excellent teaching and learning, within a safe and inclusive environment, is at the heart of everything we do.
Strong classroom practice, combined with an appropriate and personalised curriculum, rigorous monitoring of progress, positive behaviour for learning and support from home ensure the best possible outcomes for all. Our Academy is a caring and ordered community with an atmosphere of calm and purposeful learning. Students are treated as individuals; we recognise and celebrate different abilities and interests and believe that everyone can fulfil their potential through dedication and hard work.
We aim to create a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for achieving excellence. We work hard to ensure every young person is happy, safe and successful by living our values and working TOGETHER - trust, openness, generosity, equality, tolerance, humility, emotional intelligence and resilience.
We have two very simple rules that any person who steps into the Academy abides by, and that we fundamentally believe are of the upmost importance: work hard, and be nice.
The Trust
SHARE Multi Academy Trust currently consists of Shelley College, Thornhill Community Academy, Royds Hall Community School, Whitcliffe Mount School, Heaton Avenue Primary School, Millbridge Primary School, Luck Lane Primary School, Woodside Green Primary School with a view to continue to expand.
Our aims
We want to create a mutually supportive family of schools because we believe that, by sharing our expertise and resources, we can improve the quality of education for our children and young people.
Our values
Our central belief is “Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best” and we apply this to everybody in our organisation, staff and children alike. We aim to treat everybody with respect and build positive relationships with each other and we want everybody working in our schools to do the very best they can. We support each other and celebrate our successes together.
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