Teacher of Science

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing six secondary schools, 13 primary schools, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry. 

Teacher of Science

Full Time, Permanent

Required for September 2023 or sooner

West Coventry Academy is vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. Currently going through an exciting development, the new school build, ready for September 2023, will be a net carbon zero, landscaped building, which is modern, up to date and student focussed. There will be a whole host of facilities built with the needs of the 21st century curriculum in mind including extensive sports facilities, a new swimming pool, state of the art Theatre, Music and Performance studios, spectacular Art rooms, an expansive Library, new Sixth Form Wing and updated ICT infrastructure with interactive classrooms. 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our forward looking and increasingly successful Science Department.

We want the best teachers to inspire our young people in an environment that is supportive but aspirational. As a teacher of Science, you will join an innovative department led by a Head of Department and supported by experienced Middle Leaders.

There has never been a more exciting time to join a school which is open, innovative and has high expectations for all. You can have a real impact on the lives of the young people as well as developing your skills to be the best that you can be.

Salary:                MPS/UPS

Location:            West Coventry Academy, Nutbrook Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9PW

Start Date:        Required for September 2023 or sooner

What you will need to succeed

·       To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

·       To be committed to keeping our students safe

·       Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

·       Be an outstanding teacher

·       Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

·       Excellent people manager who is able to motivate and develop the teams you lead

·       The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

·       Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities across our schools and Teaching School Hub

·       The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level

·       A competitive salary

·       Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)

·       Three Professional Development Days

What you need to do now

For an application pack please visit our website:

https://atlp.org.uk/vacancies/

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Deborah Bell via email on staffdab@westcoventryacademy.org

Completed applications should include an application form and a supporting statement no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the criteria within the person specification and emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Closing date:     9.00am, Friday 17th February 2023

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) 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 candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Sept-2021-FINAL.pdf