Lead Teacher in Science
Ipswich Academy
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- L8 - L12, £46,335 - £51,127 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018, or sooner if available
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
Join us on our journey to Outstanding!
Ipswich Academy became part of Paradigm Trust in September 2015.
Required from January 2018, or sooner if available, a Lead Teacher in Science, who is seeking to make an outstanding contribution.
You can expect:
- career development opportunities throughout the trust
- opportunities to participate in bold and innovative activities to promote both students and your own development
- to feel part of a dynamic academy trust with proven turn around capability.
You will need:
- excellent teaching abilities
- the ability to coach and improve the teaching of others
- to be highly motivated with high commitment levels
- to be open to fresh challenges
- to be able to work to the highest standards
- a commitment to promoting effective and inclusive education for all pupils.
If you are excited by the chance to prove yourself and be part of a successful trust, you can arrange a visit, or a discussion with Helen Winn, Principal by contacting Mary Williamson at mary.williamson@paradigmtrust.org or call (01473) 550040.
Find out more by downloading an application pack including a job description, person specification and application form from our website: www.paradigmtrust.org/careers
Closing date: 5pm, 16 October 2017.
Interview and selection date: 19 October 2017.
This vacancy also appears on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org
All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Trust. If successful, you will also be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure form immediately after appointment. An enhanced DBS check that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment.
About Ipswich Academy
Ipswich Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Suffolk, serving students from the age of 11-16. It belongs to the Paradigm Trust, along with four other primary and secondary academies.
Formerly Holywell High School, Ipswich Academy converted to academy status in 2010. The Learning Schools Trust invested £16 million into a new building at the school, which opened in 2013, with facilities including a 3G sports pitch area. It belongs to the Paradigm Trust, along with six other academies.
Principal
Abbie Thorrington
Values and Vision
Ipswich Academy believes that all children are entitled to a good education. Its aim is for all individuals to develop the necessary skills and experience to achieve to the best of their ability and succeed during their time at the school. A strong partnership with parents is vital to the school in order for them to fully succeed. The secondary school follows three core values: integrity, community and excellence. Ipswich Academy encourages students to play an active role during their time at the school and develop their skills in leadership and teamwork, running incentives such as a pupil ambassador scheme and a pupil council.
Ofsted
“Pupils say that the school is a safe, friendly place to be. They speak positively about the recent improvements made, and the quality of care, guidance and support provided for them. A broad, balanced curriculum provides pupils with a wide choice of academic subjects and some vocational learning.”
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