Lead Practitioner Science
Maltby Academy
Rotherham
- Expired
- Salary:
- LPR 1-5 (£49,781 - £54,938)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Science who is fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers.
A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly encouraged, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.
The successful candidate will:
· be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
· fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
· have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
· be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
· have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach Science effectively across the KS3 – KS5, age and ability ranges.
· have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
· have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
· have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.
In return we will offer:
· modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
· excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD)
· an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.
Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
For further information please contact: Kirsty Gaffney PA to the Principal on kgaffney@maltbyacademy.com
The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: https://www.maltbylearningtrust.com/vacancies
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 3pm
Interviews: Friday 23rd May 2025
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About Maltby Academy
Join a Warm, Supportive and Ambitious Community at Maltby Academy
At Maltby Academy, our culture of care and compassion, underpinned by high expectations, provides the foundation for exceptional learning experiences. Our Key Drivers of resilience, aspiration, confidence, responsibility and community shape our daily behaviours, actions and decisions, ensuring we consistently work towards our shared vision of 'Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives'.
We are proud of our warm and welcoming culture, where strong relationships truly matter. Colleagues, students and families work together with mutual respect and a shared commitment to securing the very best outcomes for every young person. Pupils at Maltby Academy feel safe, valued and supported because staff know them well and celebrate their individuality.
As recognised by Ofsted:
“Behaviour in lessons is good. Pupils enjoy learning and work hard. They are active participants in their learning. They ask questions, share their ideas and support each other. Staff have high expectations of every pupil, and pupils are keen to meet these expectations. Pupils behave well around the school.”
As part of the Maltby Learning Trust, we uphold positive and inclusive values that promote professional growth, collaboration and wellbeing. You will be joining a team that combines ambition with genuine care, within an academy that values continuous improvement and strong community engagement.
We know that it is our staff that make the difference. We want all staff to have fulfilling careers and we have a comprehensive professional development package that is tailored to the individual needs and aspirations of all our staff, fully preparing them for the next stage in their career.
Whether you are at the start of your career or ready for the next step, Maltby Academy is a place where you can make a meaningful difference, working alongside talented and dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional experiences for all.
A visit to the Academy is warmly encouraged. This will provide an opportunity to meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders and to discuss the post in more detail.
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