Humanities or Liberal Arts teacher Upper KS2 and Lower KS3

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you want to make a difference in the way we educate children ? If you answered yes, we want to we want to work with you on your journey – whether you’re already a great teacher or want to be one. Our goal at the Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (LAB) is to have the courage to innovate, create and fail forward. Due to our transdisiciplinary approach, we welcome applications from teachers with upper KS2 experience as well as secondary or middle schools.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Principal, Teachers are responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students. Teachers will plan in teams supported by the strand coordinators and curriculum development staff to deliver lessons that reach students with an engaging, project-based curriculum. Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and accomplish the learning goals of the academy.

Duties include (please see the complete Job Description attached).

• Embody the LAB design principles of Equity, Personalisation, Authentic Work and Collaborative Design in all work activities and actions.
• Create playful lesson plans with enquiry-led, project-based assignments that are engaging, educational and exciting for kids.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Incorporate goals, competencies, and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the students’ lives.
• Monitor student progress regularly to keep students and families updated on how they are doing.
• Identify students who are struggling with learning, emotional problems, or situations at home, and signpost them to the resources or support team they need.

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

• Ability to manage the time of self and others efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty, and personal accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional administrative and organisation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods.
• Ability to relate to children.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage diversity in the classroom and workplace.

Education AND/OR Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Apprenticeships available for those who qualify
• Experience working in a school setting (desired)

About Us

LAB endeavours to cultivate authentic engagement in an all-through academy. Transdisciplinary study is structured through a cycle of exploration, expression, and exposition to provide deep learning. Educators come to school every morning ready to work alongside their peers and students to co-create original learning experiences that are responsive and relevant.

LAB seeks to be at the forefront of learner-driven education, and we continue to push the envelope of what is possible in education. We trust that children are instinctual learners, and we value partnering with them on their educational path. To be here, is to work side by side lovingly and in full support of the children who populate this place with their dreams, attempts and ideas. We ask teachers to think big, improvise and learn alongside students. By taking the best practices from early childhood education and project-based, experiential learning, we strive to meet students' needs in a flexible, mixed-age environment that breaks the traditional walls between school and the community outside the classroom.

LAB is going into its third year in a new building complex in Central Bournemouth serving Reception, Years 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 with up to 600 students. At capacity, we will have 1510 students, serving ages from 4 to 18.

If you are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then LAB is the place for you!

Application Process

To apply for open positions, please submit your application along with your supporting statements as outlined in our attachments. 

We are committed to safeguarding children and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.

The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken:

• References
• Occupational Health pre-employment screening
• DBS check
• Barred list check
• Section 128 check
• Overseas criminal records check
• Identity check
• Right to work in the UK
• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

If you wish to find out more, please feel free to contact us: office@livingstone-aspirations.org

This post is open until filled.

Interviews - To be confirmed. We will interview eligible candidates upon receipt of application.