Chemistry Lead and Teacher of Science
Thomas Estley Community College
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2022
Job overview
PART TIME 0.8FTE WOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE
Thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of Science at this Community College and lead teaching school in the Thomas Estley Learning Alliance. Please find below some information regarding the college and this post. You will also find extra information on our college website at thomasestley.org.uk and on the OFSTED website. We hope that you will find the information of value in considering and, if appropriate, making your application.
Science at the College
Science is a key subject within the Thomas Estley curriculum, and one of our core subjects at KS3 and KS4. Our results in Science are among the best KS3 results in the county. As our age range changed in August 2016 from 11-14 to 11-16, we are strongly committed to continuing excellence into our GCSE provision and have already worked hard to ensure that aim. Our Science department comprises of eight teachers a technician and a support assistant, within a suite of Science labs, prep room, office and theory classroom. The Science curriculum incorporates practical and theory-based lessons as well as access to department and college IT facilities and a set of tightly focused intervention lessons/ extracurricular support where appropriate. Students study Science for four lessons a week in Year Seven – Nine and six lessons a week in Key Stage Four, as well as three extra lessons a week for those choosing Triple Sciences in Key Stage Four (currently three teaching groups). Additional provision includes a Maths/Science residential in Geneva, university and masterclass visits and a range of enhanced opportunities from Science club to targeted interventions.
The College
We are the secondary school in Success Academy Trust, working with three local primaries and a preschool within the Trust, ‘Building Leadership and Character Together.’ We are fully committed to a learning environment which is inclusive of all abilities and needs, personalising learning within a family and community ethos. We have a Birkett House KS3 satellite special school provision on site, The Centre, and have our own Communication and Interaction Unit onsite since August 2021.
We have a strong tradition of innovative curriculum planning and our curriculum has been a national case study with aspects adopted by a number of schools locally and nationally. Thomas Estley is the lead school in the Thomas Estley Learning Alliance (TELA) including almost 40 secondary and primary schools. As a result, the college engages in significant School to School Support and CPD provision. We are also a Centre for initial teacher training and connected placements for those looking to train as a teacher. The college is a vibrant, innovative and forward-looking institution, a place which never stands still but constantly seeks improvement.
The College was inspected by OFSTED in 2019 and rated GOOD, in all main areas. It’s excellent and inspiring senior leaders ensure the highest quality of educational provision, which in turn results in exceptional achievements and outcomes for students’. ‘The innovative, creative and unique curriculum is a major strength of provision that engages and motivates students’. ‘The pursuit of excellence underwrites all College activities’.
Strongly committed in principle and practice to its role as a Community College, the college includes adult learning, before and after school clubs and an onsite preschool.
Applications to the College
If you are interested in an opportunity to work with us, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Your application should include a completed form and a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4 please) with the names and addresses of two current professional referees. Please ensure that your letter matches your philosophy, practice and experience to the items in the job and person specification.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please note the closing date for applications is
Tuesday 24th MAY at 9am. Applications can be emailed to
Attached documents
About Thomas Estley Community College
- Thomas Estley Community College
- Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE9 6PT
- United Kingdom
Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff.
We offer you:
- A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’
- An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
- A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes
- Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer
- A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge
- Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development
- A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions
- Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience.
Ofsted, 2019:
- Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome.
- All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities.
- Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff.
- The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.
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