Teacher of Science
The Pingle Academy
Derbyshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an over-subscribed and aspirational academy.
The Pingle Academy, part of The de Ferrers Trust, lies at the heart of the National Forest area and provides for students in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We benefit from a wide range of specialist facilities which include extensive provision for sports, a well-equipped Performing Arts Centre, a Learning Support Base, two Autism Resource Centres and a purpose built Sixth Form Centre. Sixth Form students invariably gain places at the university/course/apprenticeship of their choice.
As the academy of choice for our local area, you will be part of a supported community and, most importantly, a warm and friendly environment in which to educate our young people. We offer an employee reward package, which includes car leasing discounts and our own independent travel consultant. All teaching staff have an iPad.
The culture at The Pingle Academy ensures an aspirational, ambitious and creative place to learn and work. As a result of our popularity with the local community, we are expanding in order to meet demand. The number of students on roll currently is 1,161 and predicted to grow to above 1,300 in the next 3 years. Our aim is to work with parents, carers and families to prepare children for their adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We are a truly inclusive academy and share the responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to work. We are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all of our students which are reflected in our mission statement ‘A place for everyone: RESPECT ENGAGE SUCCEED’.
The Science Faculty has 12 qualified teachers with a mix of age and experience. Our staffing has increased due to the increasing student numbers and we continually invest in CPD to ensure teaching is good or better. 2018 GCSE results were our best yet - close to national averages. The Science Faculty is housed over 9 laboratories and benefits from 2 technicians. In addition to delivering the science curriculum, the faculty organise a range of extra curricular, raising aspirations and STEM events for students. We also have close links with our primary feeder schools.
We provide a broad and stimulating curriculum and set the highest standards of learning and behaviour. By doing so we encourage students to reach for these standards with confidence. We work to remove barriers to learning and achievement so all students can make rapid progress and achieve desired outcomes. We offer an iPad scheme for students in yr9 and yr13.
NQTs
Where NQTs are invited to apply for our teaching positions, we offer an excellent NQT programme and enhanced employment offer. Please contact the Trust for further information about this scheme.
Applicants are expected to share the academy’s high aspirations and expectations for all students and staff.
To be considered for this role you will need to be able to:
1. raise attainment and improve the progress of all students in Science
2. be an excellent practitioner with the ability to support and engage students to be the very best they can be.
3. ensure that students access the support required to make progress.
4. contribute to the continuing development of the Science Faculty, playing a role in delivering our vision to improve teaching and learning.
5. have the desire to be part of a dynamic team, committed to moving the academy forward.
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please email Mr Parker, Head of Science: dparker.pingle@deferrerstrust.com
To apply, download the job description and complete an application form.
Closing date: 9:00am on Wednesday 3 July 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 10 July 2019
Your employer will be The de Ferrers Trust and in emergency circumstances, where there is a need to cover critical services, you may be expected to work at another location.
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the academy’s equal opportunities policy.
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About The Pingle Academy
The Pingle Academy is an 11-19 co-educational, comprehensive school, became an academy in May 2017 and joined The de Ferrers Trust. Our over subscribed academy is the academy of choice in the local area and enjoys an excellent local reputation.
We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.
Our academy is a community where there is a shared responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to work. Staff are dedicated in ensuring that The Pingle Academy is inclusive in all areas and we are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities to ensure that every students’ potential is fulfilled.
In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best ever results, both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021 OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.
Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum, to set the highest standards of work and behaviour and to encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.
We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.
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