Lead Teacher of Science- Biology
Thomas Estley Community College
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR2a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or August 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2023
Job overview
Teacher of Science – Subject Lead Biology
TLR2a – Lead Teacher of Biology
Full Time – Permanent (0.8 Negotiable)
Commencing April or August 2023
Thank you for your interest in this post, at the Community College and lead school in the Thomas Estley Learning Alliance. Please find below some information regarding the college and this post. You will also find extra information on our college website at www.thomasestley.org.uk and on the OFSTED website. We hope that you will find the information of value in considering and, if appropriate, making your application.
Science at the College
Science is a key subject within the Thomas Estley curriculum, and one of our core subjects at KS3 and KS4. Our results in Science are among the best KS3 results in the county. As our age range changed in August 2016 from 11-14 to 11-16, we are strongly committed to continuing excellence into our GCSE provision and have already worked hard to ensure that aim. Our Science department comprises of eight teachers a technician and a support assistant, within a suite of Science labs, prep room, office and theory classroom. The Science curriculum incorporates practical and theory-based lessons as well as access to department and college IT facilities and a set of tightly focused intervention lessons/ extracurricular support where appropriate. Students study Science for four lessons a week in Year Seven – Nine and six lessons a week in Key Stage Four, as well as three extra lessons a week for those choosing Triple Sciences in Key Stage Four (currently three teaching groups). Additional provision includes a Science/Science residential in Geneva, university and masterclass visits and a range of enhanced opportunities from Science club to targeted interventions.
Thomas Estley Community College
Thomas Estley Community College is a thriving, well-established Leicestershire 11-16 Community College, with around 900 students on roll, and very strong links with primary and secondary partners. We are the secondary school within success Academy Trust (including one secondary school, three primary schools and a preschool) and the lead school in TELA – Thomas Estley Learning Alliance, which currently comprises over 30 local schools. We lead local NPQ provision on behalf of Leicester and Leicestershire teaching School Hub and are a satellite secondary SCITT base.
The College is strongly committed in principle and practice to its role as a Community College, including adult learning, before and after school clubs and an onsite preschool and primary aged out of school club. We are proud to have received many awards for excellent practice, we regularly welcome local and, national visitors, and our practice in leading training, from Initial Teacher Training to middle and senior leadership level, is well embedded. One of our main foci as a college and a Trust is leadership and character development, as we commit to 'Build Leadership and Character Together' , and we prioritise a leadership curriculum and enhancement programmes for both students and staff in order to grow a community of present and future leaders.
We have an inclusive provision, also comprising a communication and interaction unit to support our young people, The Oaks at Thomas Estley, and we regard ourselves as the Thomas Estley family, including our students and our staff.
Applications to the College
If you are interested in an opportunity to work with us through this exciting period of growth and innovation along the lines outlined in the enclosed details, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Your application should include a completed form and a letter of application (no more than three sides of A4 please) with the names and addresses of two current professional referees. Please ensure that your letter matches your philosophy, practice and experience to the items in the job and person specification. Application forms can be found on our website www.thomasestley.org.uk.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please note the closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at 12.00noon. Interviews will take place the following week. Applications via email to hr@thomasestley.org.uk.
Attached documents
About Thomas Estley Community College
- Thomas Estley Community College
- Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE9 6PT
- United Kingdom
Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff.
We offer you:
- A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’
- An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
- A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes
- Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer
- A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge
- Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development
- A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions
- Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience.
Ofsted, 2019:
- Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome.
- All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities.
- Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff.
- The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.
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