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Science Teacher

Science Teacher

The Gateway Academy

Thurrock

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Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Start date negotiable
Apply by:
6 July 2022

Job overview

The Gateway Academy is the secondary provision within the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership between one secondary and four primary Academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London.


We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 Academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity.  We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way.  We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences do not act as a barrier to success.


Our staff retention rate at the Gateway Academy is currently above 90% and staff attendance is extremely high at over 96%. Our wellbeing programme for staff is held in very high regard and our teacher CPD programme is extremely successful with all staff expected to constantly ‘improve upon their best’.


We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dynamic teacher of Science.  The candidates applying for this post should be hardworking professionals committed to thorough lesson planning, enthusiastic delivery and careful assessment. We welcome applications from committed and ambitious teachers seeking opportunities in an environment with a very active CPD programme and opportunities for career advancement.


The Gateway Academy is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.


If you would like further information, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack, we would love to hear from you.  Please return completed applications to Katie.Creighton@theglc.org.uk or visit our website at www.theglc.org.uk.   


Closing date for applications: Midday on the 6th July 2022


Interviews to be held: TBC 


What we can offer you:


Academic excellence


Research-driven professional development


Bespoke coaching


Support with professional qualifications


Support from local and national leaders of education


Opportunities to get involved across the Trust, working with our GLC primary schools


Benefits for teachers working within the Gateway Academy:


Over 90% staff retention


£1,000 Golden Hello for successful candidates (teachers paid on Main Scale 1-6 only) applying directly to the GLC only after a qualifying period of six months.


State of the art facilities and resources


Two-week October Half Term


My Day (1 additional day off in the academic year)


Long Service Policy which rewards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years' service


Visit our teacher development site for more information on teaching and working for the GLC  www.glcteaching.co.uk


The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure

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About The Gateway Academy

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+44 1375 489000

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At The Gateway Academy, we uphold the highest standards, firmly rooted in our core principles of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. We expect both our staff and students to bring passion and energy in all that they do, playing pivotal roles in fostering a diverse, truly fair, and equal community. With exemplary teaching, an outstanding pastoral support system, and ample resources, we empower students to unlock their utmost potential. Our dedication remains unwavering in dismantling any obstacles to learning, ensuring no student is left behind.

It is quite extraordinary how well our Academy continues to flourish with student academic progress, student attendance, staff retention, and attendance, all above the national average. We are renowned for our unique family ethos and our focus on hard work and discipline.

We are resilient and relentless in continuing to ‘improve upon our best’ and offer our staff and students an exceptional experience that is life-changing for all involved. By working together, we make a difference in the life chances of the young people within our care.

                                              "We were not born to be average.

                                               We were born to be exceptional.

                                               We are The Gateway Academy."

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