Assistant Director of Learning – Science TLR2c (ref 1707-FR)

Assistant Director of Learning – Science TLR2c (ref 1707-FR)

Teachers Main Scale or UPS plus TLR2c £6,515 plus retention payment of £1000 after 12 and 24 months

Required from Easter 2018 or sooner 

Full-time, permanent 

We are looking to appoint an ambitious and talented Science Teacher to the post of Assistant Director of Learning for Science.

The successful candidate will join a committed and motivated team of specialists at a crucial stage in our journey. Working closely with the Director of Learning, you will support the department to drive improvements in student outcomes. The team of specialist teachers build medium term plans that target specific topics, build student confidence and promote progress in their classes. The successful candidate will embrace this approach and be welcomed in to an ambitious and effective team of practitioners.

The successful candidate will also join a team of Assistant Directors of Learning who work collaboratively with middle and senior leaders to drive school improvements. As part of this team there are opportunities to lead on and drive a whole school priority.

At Freebrough Academy we have a shared goal to be recognised as an outstanding provider of education, we are looking for people who share this drive and ambition. Staff at Freebrough Academy work closely and effectively together to support and guide our young people to be proud of who they are and to be the best that they can be.

This is an exciting time to join Freebrough Academy, being part of a forward thinking and innovative Trust has opened a range of fantastic opportunities for our staff. We are really proud to see our ambitious and talented staff leading on initiatives and projects which will influence education across the Trust. There are many opportunities to work collaboratively with primary and secondary colleagues and lead on strategies across the MAT. You will benefit from a range of CPD opportunities including Lead Practioner Status, Middle Leader training, TEEP training, Pivotal training and SEND.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our passion for improving the aspirations of young people in this community, for striving to ensure that our students receive a first class education and are equipped with the skills to become anything that they want to be in the future.

This is your opportunity to join an amazing team of practitioners who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone, develop their skills and work collaboratively with their colleagues across the Trust. 

A retention incentive is available for the successful candidate. This is a £1,000 payment at the end of the first and second years of employment with the Academy. A relocation package of up to £1,000 is also available.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our pre-employment checks.

Salary: Teachers Main Scale or UPS plus TLR2c £6,515 plus retention payment of £1000 after 12 and 24 months

Contract type: Full Time

Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th December 2017

Interviews: w/c 11th and 18th December 2017

Freebrough Academy is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information on the above role and to request an application pack, please visit the ‘current vacancies’ section of our website at https://freebroughacademy.org/vacancies.

Completed application forms can be submitted via email to hr@tltrust.org or can be posted to the following address; 

Recruitment (quote vacancy reference number)

HR Department

The Enterprise Centre

Freebrough Academy

Linden Road

Brotton

Saltburn by the Sea

TS12 2SJ

You can contact the HR Team with any queries by emailing hr@tltrust.org (quoting the vacancy reference number in the subject line) with any queries.