Science Graduate - Train to teach
Downham Market Academy
Norfolk
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UQT
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2024
Job overview
Full time - September 2024
Science Graduate
We require an outstanding Science graduate to join our high performing Science faculty. As a Science Graduate you will support teachers with the delivery of Science lessons as well as having your own teaching groups. No experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided. This would be particularly suitable for those considering or preparing for teacher training or those who would like to use their Science qualifications to support young people, particularly in the post pandemic climate.
As a Science Graduate you will provide support to the Science department working as an Academic Teaching Assistant. The Science Graduate role will require you to support Teachers with the delivery of Science lessons, you will also run your own Science mentoring sessions to prepare GCSE and A-Level students for examination in 2025
The Science Graduate role is available as a long-term assignment until the end of the academic year, the opportunity to secure a place on the school’s salaried teacher training programme is on offer for September 2025
The school are eager to meet the very best Science Graduates, the interview process will involve a one stage face to face interview and observation at the school.
Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We do not accept applications by CV.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in this high achieving and ambitious trust.
Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Only applications submitted on using the application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV.
Downham Market Academy Safeguarding Policy: https://dma.tela.org.uk/safeguarding-policy
All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then you can expect your application to be unsuccessful.
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About Downham Market Academy
About Downham Market Academy
Graded as "Good" in all areas by Ofsted in April 2022 - inspectors highlighted the strong ethos and curriculum at the school.
- Co-educational, 11-18 mixed comprehensive with approximately 1100 students, including 100 in the Sixth Form in the town of Downham Market, Norfolk.
- Now part of The Eastern Learning Alliance, a visionary and unique multi academy trust where there is a strong sense of community and collaboration.
- Our students really want to learn and are genuinely delightful young people to spend time with.
- We offer an exceptional CPD programme; relocation packages; reduced timetables and an exciting creative environment within which to work.
- Our staff retention rate is excellent as we offer an exceptional environment within which to thrive and enjoy teaching.
- As well as a stimulating curriculum for all students, staff are committed to offering a large number of extracurricular activities.
Values and vision
- Downham Market Academy goes to great lengths to ensure that its pupils show respect and understanding towards each other and their school.
- There is a community-agreed set of basic principles that all students and staff are expected to follow.
- These principles include: respect for their environment; a willingness to learn; acting as role models for the people around them; and being polite and courteous to all.
About Downham Market
- Downham Market is a market town set in beautiful Norfolk, with excellent fast train links to the cultural centres of both Cambridge (33 minutes) and London (1 hour 27 minutes).
- Housing is relatively inexpensive and the area boasts many opportunities for sport and leisure activities.
- Beautiful North Norfolk, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is only around 45 minutes away and is home to much of The Broads National Park, Britain's largest protected wetland. The area is great for walking and is a haven for wildlife and birds. North Norfolk is also home to unspoilt, award-winning beaches; market towns and villages boasting eateries, shops and artisans as well as museums, stately homes and places of cultural and historical interest.
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