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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Magna Academy Poole

Dorset

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
8 January 2018

Job overview

Teacher of Science:          from September 2018

MPS/UPS +TLR or Leadership Scale for suitable candidate. A highly competitive salary with the opportunity to become a Lead Practitioner and/or Specialist Leader of Education.

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OFSTED Report, June 2015:

"This is an outstanding school. Teachers have high expectations of their students, who respond by producing excellent work."

"The behaviour of students is outstanding. They are exceptionally keen to learn, and show real enthusiasm in lessons."

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Do you want to be part of a team where you will help make a lasting impact on our students, many of whom are disadvantaged, and rapidly accelerate their progress?

Do you want to work in a school where you are free to teach, with impeccable student behaviour and unhindered by bureaucracy?

This position has arisen due to the continued growth of the Academy (we are rapidly expanding and will reach 1200 students by 2019), designation as a NCTL National Teaching School and National Support School.

Despite being a ‘secondary modern’ in a selective grammar school borough, our mind-set is that we are a ‘grammar school for all’. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. Our goal is to prepare every student to be able to go to university or high-powered alternative. We believe in the traditional values of hard work and kindness.

Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in June 2015. 

In 2016, Magna achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.52, placing us well within the top 5% of highest performing schools nationally. 

Central to the philosophy of our Trust is the innovative Aspirations Framework, which outlines the belief that for all students to have high Aspirations, three Guiding Principles must be present: 

Self‐Worth, Engagement, and Purpose.

We have very high expectations of our staff, but we value them highly, and treat work load very seriously. Our systems ensure you can really focus on your core purpose – teaching, in a sustainable way, unhindered by bureaucracy or poor behaviour.

What we offer:

  • Great students who behave impeccably – you can make a massive difference to them
  • Tight, robust behaviour systems
  • Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who have your back
  • Same-day centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/run/chase them at all), helping to underpin impeccable behaviour, so you are free to teach
  • A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – you do not need to mark exercise books – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
  • A centralised homework system at KS3 – you do not need to check/mark KS3 homework
  • No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong staff culture
  • Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
  • CPD starts as soon as you are appointed
  • Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities
  • A professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner (LP) and Specialist Leaders of Education (SLE) routes
  • State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be:

  • an excellent teacher of Science and will play an important pastoral role in leading a tutor group. 
  • someone who does whatever it takes to ensure the life chances of all our students are maximised. They will blend extreme personal humility with intense professional will.
  • totally aligned to our values and mission. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here.

It is an excellent opportunity for either an NQT or someone wishing to further develop their career, with development opportunities to take on TLR responsibilities and/or become a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) or Aspirant Lead Practitioner (paid on the Leadership pay scale).

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the "quick apply" button below to submit an online application.

Please contact zchallis@aatmagna.org or 01202 604222 to arrange a visit or an informal, confidential discussion about the role. 

If you wish to apply for an Aspirant Lead Practitioner, Lead Practitioner or TLR role, please state this in your application and outline why you wish to apply for this role.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8 January 2018.

Learn more about Magna Academy at: www.aatmagna.org


Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

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About Magna Academy Poole

  • Magna Academy Poole
  • Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole
  • Dorset
  • BH17 8RE
  • United Kingdom
+44 1202 604222

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Magna Academy is a comprehensive secondary school situated in Poole, on the beautiful Dorset coast. At Magna Academy we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to achieve our mission of preparing our students for success. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as good with outstanding Personal Development and an outstanding Sixth Form by Ofsted in May 2023. We are proud that our outcomes are strong across the academy. We are at the heart of the community we serve and we want our staff and students to act as role models and to make a positive difference to their own lives and the lives of those around them.

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