Key Stage 3 Leader of Science

The role

Q3 Academy Tipton is an ambitious and rapidly improving 11-19 Academy, fully committed to raising achievement for students, developing and retaining high quality staff and curriculum innovation. Our Academy's success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of provision in every area.

We are a large inclusive and diverse 11 – 18 school. Our students come from many backgrounds, speak different languages and follow different faiths. Students are encouraged to join our advocate groups: anti-racism, anti-sexism, pro-LGBTQIA+ and inter-faith. We are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are proud that our staff body reflects the diversity of our student community including our middle and senior leaders.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and dedicated  key stage 3 leader for Science. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to be able to raise the profile of key stage 3 outcomes in Science. You need to have energy and enthusiasm and be willing to contribute to the wider life of the Academy. If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations and achievement we would like to hear from you. 

You will be part of a large, friendly and supportive department with an incredibly inspirational and dedicated Head of Department who, along with his team, have driven standards forward very quickly. You will be looked after and developed at all times. We want somebody who can add capacity to an amazing team.

We are seeking applications from candidates who: 

• Have a willingness or an ability to teach one of the sciences at A Level.

• Can bring experience and knowledge along with the skills and determination to be an inspirational teacher

• Have enthusiasm, energy and vision;

• Are passionate about your subject;

• Demonstrate innovative ideas for teaching and learning and classroom management skills;

• Have a commitment to help young people succeed;

Why should you work with us?

Your dedication & commitment is not only recognised, but highly rewarded.

• Work laptop;

• Commitment to CPD and career development;

• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, well-being, improving home-life balance whilst retaining high standards;

• An empowered work-force with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;

• A unified, dedicated and supportive staff team;

• Fun & interesting weekly staff incentives (weekly prizes, surprises and rewards);

• Excellent facilities.

Academy ethos:

If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations and achievement, you share our passion.

We want every child to feel happy and excited about coming to our Academy.  We want our students to return home telling their families of the memorable and exciting lessons they have enjoyed.

Application process: Please click 'Apply Now' and once fully completed, please submit your application.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 11th July at 9am. 

Start Date:  January 2023, or earlier where possible.

Informal visits to the Academy are taking place with  COVID protocols. Should you wish to arrange an informal visit or discussion please contact Eleanor Forté - e.forte@q3tipton.org.uk or on 0121 312 1341 to arrange.

Please note that you may be contacted via email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails regularly.

We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 28 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.' 

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