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Second in Science

Second in Science

Kingswood Secondary Academy

Northamptonshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPR £22,467 - £38,250 plus TLR 2D £6,033
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April 2017 or earlier if possible
Apply by:
2 December 2016

Job overview

Do you want the chance to contribute to the leadership of a supportive science department?  

Supporting the Head of Department in leading a team of inspirational teachers, you will ensure the curriculum area provides a range of teaching methods that complement the academy’s strategic objectives, building upon the success already achieved.

If you are passionate about teaching and engaging pupils to raise standards through a creative and aspirational learning environment, this could be the role for you.  

We’re looking for someone that is:

  • enthusiastic, committed and energetic;
  • able to demonstrate a range of teaching and behavioural management techniques;
  • of the belief that all children can achieve despite the challenges they may face;
  • able to enthuse, motivate and inspire a team of staff and pupils alike. 

  Part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), we are situated in Corby and host exceptional teaching facilities, including innovatively designed ICT suites and purpose-built laboratories. The academy is led by the Principal, Andrew Burton, who is committed and dedicated to securing achievement for all pupils and has high expectations of pupils. 

You will be joining a friendly department and will be working alongside eight other specialist teaching staff and three experienced technicians, with access to a wealth of resources and equipment.   

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.  

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Joanna March, PA to the Principal, on 01536 741857 or email: jmarch@kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

For further information, please visit www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11652/   

Closing date: Noon on 2nd December 2016.

Interview date: w/c 5th December 2016.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.   The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.      

About Kingswood Secondary Academy

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+44 1536 741857

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Kingswood Secondary Academy has benefited hugely from being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). We are situated in the fantastic town of Corby, Northamptonshire. It is an exciting time for Corby as the town moves forward strongly with mainline access to St Pancras, excellent road links with the A14/M1/A1, beautiful villages and countryside, a substantial new housing development, a new town centre, an Olympic swimming pool, the Corby Cube – the list goes on!

At Kingswood, we have been steadily and sustainably improving and are now proud that our students achieve above-national-average outcomes; indeed, we are in the top third of Northamptonshire schools for the progress our students make. A huge part of this progress has been putting our fantastic staff at the heart of all that we do. We have a long tradition of training and developing our staff, but we are very pleased to be well on in the process of further strengthening and planning a very intentional and high-quality programme of staff development.

We are blessed with very high-quality teaching and learning facilities, including innovatively designed ICT suites, purpose-built laboratories, excellent sporting facilities, a brand-new Restaurant for our Y7 and Y8 students, and a dedicated Sixth Form area, to name but a few!

The academy is led by the Principal, Matt Gamble, who is dedicated to securing achievement for all pupils and has high expectations of students and staff, encouraging all young people to work hard and make the best of all the opportunities provided.

Come and see for yourself by requesting a Walk and Talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Email: jlawson@kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org

For more information about Kingswood, please visit: https://www.kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org/

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