Teacher of Science
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917- £38,633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2018
Job overview
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
Salary Negotiable (£22,917- £38,633)
Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for Science?
We are looking for an outstanding, passionate and dynamic teacher of Science to join our hard working, well resources Faculty. The ideal candidate will offer high quality teaching at KS3 and KS4 and have a passion for working with young people. We are ambitious for every learner so we know we will have to match our expectation from you with the salary and opportunity for personal development. You will have an absolute commitment to ensuring students are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes. If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for each and every one of them, then we want to hear from you.
Applicants will be expected to have excellent subject knowledge and enjoy working as part of a team which continually looks to deepen its understanding of the new GCSEs and to improve its delivery of content through sharing of best practice.
The post would suit either a newly qualified teacher who would be given a comprehensive induction programme and a full range of professional development opportunities or an experienced teacher looking to expand their professional horizon.
Interested?
Phone the Academy on 01325 246473 or email jobapplications@hummersknott.org.uk for more information. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy is committed to all aspects of personal development, is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves.
Application packs can be found on our website www.hummersknott.org.uk
Closing date: Thursday 3 May 2018 at 9.30 am.
Attached documents
About Hummersknott Academy
Hummersknott Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Darlington, County Durham. At its most recent inspection there were 1,228 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Hummersknott Academy was founded in 1955 as a girls’ high school and converted to academy status in 2012. In 2007, the school underwent an extensive £15 million regeneration project. The area of Hummersknott is located in the west of Darlington and has a population of around 3,500. Extensive facilities at the school include a dance studio, ceramics area, recording studio, sports hall and a 3G artificial football pitch.
Principal
James Keating
Values and vision
The Hummersknott Academy Trust is committed to providing outstanding, inclusive learning for all students regardless of their ability. Success is built upon partnership between parents, pupils, staff, local community groups and global link schools. The aim is to develop every aspect of the people within the school community so that they can live successful and fulfilled lives.
Hummersknott Academy has been a specialist language college since 2005. The curriculum is flexible and aimed at making sure all pupils have choice and can succeed. The secondary school offers five languages because it believes that, in an increasingly global economy, language skills will be essential in later life.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. The thirst for excellence that leaders show in all aspects of the academy’s work is outstanding.”
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