Early Career Physics Teacher
National Space Academy
Leicester
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2019
Job overview
The National Space Academy programme is the flagship education programme of the UK’s National Space Centre and is delivered on behalf of the UK Space Agency (UKSA), with further support from the Ogden Trust, PPG, and various space sector organisations.
Further details about the National Space Academy may be found on the website – www.nationalspaceacademy.org
The programme uses the inspirational contexts of space science, astronomy and Earth Observation Science to deliver innovative student masterclasses and teacher CPD programmes for schools and Colleges across the United Kingdom, as well as for the European Space Agency and other international partners. In addition, the programme has, in partnership with Loughborough College, developed the UK’s first full-time post-16 course in Space Engineering.
The Academy is looking for a new Early Career Physics Teacher to join the core team based at the National Space Centre in Leicester to deliver stand-alone student masterclasses for 11-19 year olds in our dedicated science classroom. These masterclasses will be based on the Academy’s existing hands on, engaging curriculum focussed activities, and will be delivered to a variety of different school groups throughout the year with varying levels of ability across Key Stages 3 – 5.
Qualified Teacher Status and experience of teaching A Level (or equivalent) Physics are requirements for the role.
Contract initially for two years.
Further details, including job description and application form are available on our website www.spacecentre.co.uk/jobs
No agencies.
Closing date for completed applications is 12 midnight on Sunday the 19th of May.
About National Space Academy
- National Space Academy
- c/o National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE4 5NS
- United Kingdom
What is the National Space Academy?
The National Space Academy is a network of outstanding teachers and project scientists which uses the inspirational context of space to teach physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and occasionally other subjects to 11-19 year old students and their teachers. The Academy’s main purpose is to work towards materially enhancing the size and quality of the UK science and engineering skills pool by raising engagement with and attainment in STEM subjects.
The National Space Academy programme is funded by the National Space Centre, the UK Space Agency, the Lloyds Register Foundation, the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Satellite Applications Catapult, and has further support from the Ogden Trust, PPG Industries and various UK space sector companies. The Head Office for the programme is based at the National Space Centre in Leicester and it is supported by a southern regional office (covering London and the South) located at the STFC funded Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Harwell, Oxfordshire.
What programmes does the National Space Academy deliver?
The National Space Academy supports the work of teachers in secondary level education through the delivery of several programmes:
· Student Masterclasses
These can be either one hour or half or day-long curriculum focused sessions using space science contexts for students aged 11-19. Subjects include physics, chemistry, biology, applied science, and mathematics.
Masterclasses can be delivered at the schools which request them and at the National Space Centre or other suitable location. They can be tailored for individual class needs to enable all students to make progress against their own targets and can also be used as focused external examination revision or to support curriculum requirements.
· Teacher CPD sessions
These are intensive training sessions for teachers with a focus on classroom-ready, hands-on activities with strong relevance to the curriculum. Sessions are delivered at the schools that request it, through external partners such as the Science Learning Centre’s Regional Consortia, at ITT provider locations and at the National Space Centre.
· Space Careers Events
These include the four annual Careers Conferences hosted at the National Space Centre, which are currently focused on two distinct audiences in England: Year 10 students with science ability who have yet to make decisions about post-16 courses (June/July), and Year 12 students pursuing STEM AS Levels who have yet to decide what to take on to A Level (November/January). Other events include the Not Just An Astronaut day for year 8 students at Harwell, and various careers talks across the UK
The above are examples of how the programme currently runs: the nature of the actual programmes delivered in will evolve to reflect the educational environment and current CPD provision already available in the local area and nationally.
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