Lead Practitioner of Science
London Enterprise Academy (LEA)
Tower Hamlets
- £63,745 - £67,880 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pay scale: L7 to L10
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024 or Easter
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2023
Job overview
We are seeking an outstanding, dedicated and innovative Teacher of Science.
London Enterprise Academy is a Free School at the heart of London’s vibrant East End. The Academy opened in September 2014 with year 7’s only, in a former glass office block renovated to a high standard. We provide a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment. All of our students are encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential.
The successful candidate should be an outstanding practitioner, who is excited by the challenge of working in Science. You should be a problem solver, looking for opportunities to craft engaging explorations and discoveries from any aspect of school life.
We are looking for a teacher who has had the experience of teaching Science within the secondary setting and can offer a second subject. This post would suit an experienced practitioner wanting a new challenge wishing to work with a group of dynamic teachers in a small department in a small school.
The successful candidate for the lead practitioner will:
- hold DfE Qualified Teacher Status, an undergraduate degree and preferably a postgraduate degree;
- be an outstanding practitioner who inspires pupils and has experience of teaching in a successful inner-city school;
- has a track record of successful learning, teaching and delivering results;
- demonstrate their ability to successfully teach up to GCSE;
- be creative in delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum;
- believe that every child can and will succeed;
- contribute to the whole life of the school through our extensive enrichment programme;
- have the highest ambitions for your pupils, the department, the school and yourself.
We will offer you:
- A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
- An opportunity to pioneer an exciting, academic curriculum
- A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from
- Leadership and management opportunities as the school grows
- Well behaved and respectful pupils
- A range of initiative to reduce workload and improve staff well-being
Please feel free to email our Principal with any queries ashid.ali@londonenterpriseacademy.org
Attached documents
About London Enterprise Academy (LEA)
- London Enterprise Academy (LEA)
- Aneurin Bevan House, 81-91 Commercial Road, Whitechapel
- London
- E1 1RD
- United Kingdom
London Enterprise Academy is a mixed-gender secondary school for children aged 11-16, based in Tower Hamlets, East London. This free school was established in September 2014 and it opened with approximately 120 Year 7 pupils. It was set up by several school leaders and is managed by the London Enterprise Academy Trust. The school is open to children of all faiths and religious backgrounds.
Principal
Ashid Ali
Values and vision
Teachers at London Enterprise Academy aim to help students to achieve every success academically and as an individual within the community. The school encourages children to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them and to create their own paths in life. Students are taught to be sympathetic towards all social backgrounds and to have respect.
Ofsted
"The school works with pupils to help them to achieve academic success. It supports pupils to make sure that they seize every opportunity that is offered to them. Staff inspire pupils to positively contribute to society, for example by taking part in charitable work" Ofsted Oct 2024
“The school has designed a rich curriculum for all pupils which is based on the scope and
ambition of the national curriculum.” Ofsted, October 2024
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