Teacher of Science

Eckington School is a vibrant and rapidly improving 11-18 secondary school with 1,240 students on roll. It is set in a wonderful 42-acre site of rolling North East Derbyshire countryside, situated close to the centre of Sheffield and the Peak District National Park.

At Eckington School, we have high ambitions in all that we do, so not only do we expect students to strive to excel in their academic studies, but also to develop resilience and character, through all of school life: including exposure to wide-ranging extra-curricular activities, school trips, their studies and through their social and friendship groups. We want all of our students to leave Eckington School with a wide body of knowledge and skills and a strength of character, so they are best equipped for what comes next, and can live an exceptional life.  

As part of LEAP Multi Academy Trust, “Achieving Excellence” is our overriding priority.  We place students at the centre of everything we do, creating a culture of success and a love of learning which enhances students’ achievements and their personal, social and emotional development.  Our ambitious and emerging Multi Academy Trust currently comprises of three secondary academies serving nearly 4000 young people, with the other two sister academies situated in Rotherham. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious colleagues to be part of this journey.

LEAP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we seek to reflect modern Britain in our staff team.   We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are looking for an outstanding science teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed department. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational professional who is ready to develop their career in a friendly and supportive school. We welcome applications from either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced practitioner.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all key stages and the whole ability range. We are looking for someone who could offer to teach Science to ‘A’ Level. You will have the chance to be involved with developing schemes of work, ensuring the curriculum is engaging, and developing enrichment opportunities for all learners.

You will be a person who thrives on challenge, enjoys working with young people and is passionate about seeing them achieve.

The person we are looking for should be:

· a creative and highly effective teacher, with an enthusiasm for enabling young people to achieve

· self-motivating, and with excellent time-management skills;

· a team player who wants to work and engage with colleagues at all levels within the school.

We would welcome any potential candidate to visit the school prior to submitting their application.

For further information, please contact the school. Application forms and all supporting information can be downloaded from the School website: www.eckington.net  

• Closing date: Applications are to be received no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday 6th June 2022

• CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed application form.

Completed applications should be returned either by post to: Sharon Foster, HR Officer, Eckington School, Dronfield Road, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4GN or by email to Sharon.Foster@eck.leap-mat.org.uk 

The Learner Engagement and Achievement Partnership is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.  Further information about the disclosure of criminal records can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

LEAP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we seek to reflect modern Britain in our staff team.   We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We undertake to make any “reasonable adjustments” to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.