Associate Lead Teacher of Science with Physics Specialism

Darton Academy are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher of Science with Physics specialism to join our academy in September 2022 on a full-time permanent basis.  

In this role you will provide pedagogic leadership as an outstanding classroom practitioner, playing a key part in raising standards through the model of their own excellent teaching and by supporting the professional development of their colleagues. The ultimate aim will be to improve the learning experience and increase the outcomes of students, whatever their ability.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits to our staff including:

• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.

• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

• Training and development opportunities

Darton Academy is now the highest performing secondary school in Barnsley for Progress 8.  We are a happy and vibrant school who serves the communities of Darton, Kexborough and surrounding areas.  We are within easy reach of Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield, as the academy is located minutes from J38 of the M1.  All students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We treat our young people with respect, and give them all the opportunity to achieve their potential.  Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well-qualified, confident young adults who go on to excel in the local sixth-forms, colleges, universities, and the wider world.

Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent performance spaces. The school is continuing to develop its ICT infrastructure and use of mobile and new technologies to support and enhance learning. 

This role would be a wonderful opportunity for any candidate with existing senior leadership or middle leader experience, who wishes to take their career to the next level.  You would be joining an academy that places learning at the heart of everything it does and with high quality CPD being available to all staff.  

We continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners.  You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.  As a Senior Leader you will be a highly visible part of our school community and must therefore model the highest levels of professionalism, whilst being able to develop strong working relationships with staff and students.   

If you believe you have the experience, vision, passion, and drive required for this role then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal chat about this position please call Darton Academy on 01226 232306.

For further information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

Closing date: Wednesday 25 May 2022

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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