Science Teacher, Nightingale Community Academy

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN dependant on experience and qualifications

Location: Nightingale Community Academy, Tooting, SW17 7DF

Working Pattern: Full-time and Permanent

Do you believe that Teachers have a critical role in transforming learning and enriching the lives of young people? Would you like to be part of something energetic, innovative and empowering? If so, we want to hear from you.

Nightingale Community Academy is a special school in Wandsworth for 120 boys aged 5 to 19 with social emotional and mental health needs.

Primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub and outdoor adventure playground and access to weekly music lessons and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students are offered a broad curriculum including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture and hospitality. All pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at Tom’s Farm, which is located on the spacious school site.

Staff at Nightingale Community Academy take pride in the development of young people in a safe and stimulating environment and are offered a rewarding and varied career in return.

To find out more about Nightingale Community Academy please visit www.nightingaleca.org.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, enthusiastic and innovative Science teacher to join our dedicated and welcoming team to work with pupils across the school.  This is an ideal opportunity for either a mainstream Science specialist or a teacher experienced in special educational needs who is confident teaching Science at GCSE level. Class sizes are small, up to 8 students with a Learning Support Professional. Pupils are expected to leave with a GCSE qualification in Science. You will be supported by a Science Technician for practical work and to provide additional support for the pupils to build their confidence whilst also supporting their academic, social and developmental needs.

You will plan differentiated work to meet the needs of individuals and groups promoting progression, continuity and quality of learning by having clear intentions for our pupils learning. You should be able to accurately access need, deliver teaching reflective of need and measure progress with a determination to positively impact on the lives of our pupils. Lessons are carefully planned and take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all pupils so that learning is more purposeful and engaging. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Nightingale Community Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the reception on 020 8074 9096 or info@nightingaleca.org  to make an appointment.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  12 noon on Monday 14th March 2022

Interviews will take place on: w/c 14th & 21st March 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.