Science Teacher (maternity cover)
Queensbury Academy
Central Bedfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2021
Job overview
Science Teacher required for a January 2022 start (maternity cover for 2 terms in the first instance)
Full time/Part time
MPS/UPS
Queensbury Academy are looking for a Science teacher to cover maternity in the first instance.
The post holder would be working in a tight knit team led by Allie Williams. Allie is a very experienced middle leader with a strong record of success in teaching and leadership roles in outstanding schools. Teaching would be from Year 7 to Year 11 and would cover all ability ranges. The Science department is known for its innovative approach with teaching and learning at the heart of the day-to-day education of students.
Queensbury Academy is a consistently oversubscribed, OFSTED rated ‘good’ comprehensive school situated at the foot of Dunstable Downs in South Bedfordshire. It is part of the successful Anthem Trust which offers incredible support for every professional that works within it. Since joining the Trust the school has seen a marked change in its fortunes and is now known for its calm classrooms, strong focus on behaviour and well-developed teaching and learning. There are weekly staff briefings lead by the Head and whole staff CPD meetings as the school works hard to develop itself on a journey to outstanding. The staff body is highly committed, and staff absence rates are incredibly low. Whilst our 2017 OFSTED report records a ‘GOOD’ we are fully committed to and on track to be securely ‘GOOD’ and ambitious and determined to strive for ‘OUTSTANDING’.
The school site is well spaced out with plenty of parking on site. The town of Dunstable is well served with public transport links and easy access to the North and South M1 motorway via junctions 9 and 10.
If you would like to have an informal chat with our Headteacher, please email principal@queensbury.anthemtrust.uk If you would like to have an informal chat with the Head of Science, Allie please email awilliams@queensbury.anthemtrust.uk
An application information pack can be found on the website: www.queensburyacademy.com or contact Mrs J Galligan, Office Manager at the Academy on 01582 601241 or at jgalligan@queensbury.anthemtrust.uk
Closing date: 31st October 2021 and interviews to be held- TBC.
The school reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
CVs will not be accepted for any posts.
Attached documents
About Queensbury Academy
- Queensbury Academy
- Langdale Road, Dunstable
- Bedfordshire
- LU6 3BU
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Queensbury Academy is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy, with a growing Sixth Form. The school is situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs, South Bedfordshire.
Queensbury is the school of choice in Dunstable and has been oversubscribed for the past four years. Its growing Sixth Form has expanded by 25% in the past year thanks to the quality of teaching and the range of courses on offer.
Our diverse and inclusive community will provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge required to grow in learning and in life.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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