Science Teacher

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring qualified Teacher of Science to join our supportive and talented team at Hans Price Academy. We are a growing organisation, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning. 

About us

We are a forward-thinking Academy based in Weston-super-Mare, providing education to 1,050 students at KS3/KS4. Our pupils are excited to learn, are real ambassadors for our diverse community and benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment.

We are part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) which is one of only 30 National Maths Hubs and is the largest non-diocesan academy group in the South West. The CLF currently sponsors 16 academies including Secondary Schools, Primaries and a studio school catering for students aged 14 to 19.

About you

We look for passionate individuals who want to be a part of transforming education and will make an active contribution to the development of the Cabot Learning Federation and chosen Academy.

You will be used to planning and consistently delivering high quality lessons, have experience in delivering the curriculum in your chosen area and will be a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students. 

A well-qualified specialist, holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, you will have the ability to teach Key Stage 3- Key Stage 4. We look for professional’s who have excellent class management skills and have high expectations of work and behaviour. 

Your duties will specifically include: 

• Planning outstanding lessons that meet the needs of all students whilst developing a high-quality programme of study that includes accurate target setting. 
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of students and take appropriate action to ensure all students achieve their potential through exceptional methods of feedback. 
• Meeting the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students. 
• Recognising, valuing and supporting the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to our students experience and learning. 
• Desire to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.

Please note - a teacher cannot hold a TLR1 and a TLR2 concurrently, a teacher in receipt of either a TLR1 or a TLR2 may also hold a concurrent TLR3. 

In return, we will... 

• offer the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment; 
• provide excellent training and development opportunities within the Federation, including a full induction programme for newly qualified and experienced teachers; 
• deliver training, both local and/or delivered through our excellent stand-alone training facility at the CLF Institute; 
• for teachers, the CLF Institute aims to provide a continuum of development through each career stage from initial teacher training (ITT), for newly qualified teachers (NQT), recently qualified teachers in their early career development, to successive stages of leadership through to Headship and beyond; 
• provide you with a hugely positive and supportive learning environment; 
• give you the opportunity to participate in both Academy and pan-federation professional development from a wide network of high-quality education professionals.

Closing date: 28 November 2021

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. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Details of our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy can be found here.