Teacher of Science

Due to the growth of our curriculum, we are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity for an inspirational, motivated and enthusiastic Science teacher to join us from September 2023. The successful candidate will want to make a difference to the lives of students and to help develop independent and resilient young people who can accomplish their ambitions when leaving the Academy.

The Science Faculty is a friendly, hardworking and supportive team who inspire and motivate each other and our vision is to develop students with secure knowledge of the curriculum content which creates enthusiastic learners who are able to understand, appreciate and make sense of the world around them. This intent has seen our outcomes shift significantly in previous years, eventually resulting in a progress score of +0.11 for the 2018/2019 academic year. This made Science the highest performing core subject and put the department above national average for outcomes. For 2018/2019 our disadvantaged, SEN and HPA progress scores were all above the national average for these sub-groups.

We have a three-year upward trajectory of results whereby students leaving with two or more GCSEs has shifted from 27% in 2017, to 45% in 2018, eventually moving to 65% in 2019. Similarly, students leaving with at least one GCSE in Science has progressed from 33% (2017), to 59% (2018) where in 2019 it was 75%. Over the previous years we have built and embedded our 5 year Curriculum Map which has clearly sequenced lessons, building on pupils’ knowledge each year. The Curriculum Map ensures that in Years 7 to 9 students develop fundamental science skills and a broad range of knowledge on the fundamentals of science in preparation for Years 10 and 11. We assess the impact of this curriculum through our unique approach to marking which uses a combination of retrieval and exam style practice at key intervals on which students receive regular feedback. Our aim is centred around the idea that students ‘knowing more’ allows them to "do more".

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively. 

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.