Teacher of Science
Space Studio West London
FELTHAM
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2024
Job overview
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Science teacher who embodies high aspirations and is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning. It would be desirable but not essential that you have a passion for Project Based Learning.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate Teacher of Science to join us at Space Studios West London. You would be joining a team who enjoy developing a real love for Science in students.
We seek to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Teacher of Science with a strong commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for the students for whom we work. Our ambition is for Space Studio West London to be a world demonstration site for raising the aspirations of the entire community and for raising levels of achievement beyond excellence.
Teaching and learning at Space Studio West London will be primarily focused on Project Based Learning. In addition, since the Studio School has a small intake we are able to be flexible with working hours.
What we offer:
- A well-resourced, established and flourishing Science Department
- A personalised approach to Continuous Professional Development Training
- Competitive Salaries and Pay Progression
- Supportive Leadership Team
- Students with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and succeed
- Open and positive working environment
- Fully Equipped fitness suite
- Feedback and Advice
- Excellent Transport Links to Central London (30 minutes) and Heathrow Airport (15 minutes)
- A wider Supportive Trust network
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Parking on Site
Are you committed to raising student’s aspirations? Do you thrive on challenge and high levels of expectation? If you can honestly say yes, then we are interested in hearing from you.
Teachers of Chemistry and Biology are the areas of interest required.
Interview Date: TBC
About Aspirations
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
Aspirations Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
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About Space Studio West London
Space Studio West London is a secondary with sixth form in Feltham, Greater London, teaching students from the ages of 14-18. The school specialises in Space, Aerospace, Science and Maths, and is provisioned to accommodate 300 students, with 75 in each year group. Aspects of the curriculum will be developed and delivered by staff from the UK Space Agency, ESA and the National Space Academy programme. All students in Years 12 and 13 will follow at least three mainstream A level or Level 3 BTEC courses alongside real industry led project work assignments.
Students at the Studio School will have close links and regular visits with the scientific research organisations and companies. The school is based on the Rivers Academy West London Campus, whose nearest Tube station is Hatton Cross on the Piccadilly line. The area of Feltham has a population of 27,000, and is known for its close proximity to Heathrow Airport.
Principal
Andrew Morgan
Values and vision
Space Studio West London delivers an exciting new design for Scientific and Mathematical Learning – a vibrant combination of high quality scientific education and industry-related interaction that will equip young people with the abilities and qualifications they need to prevail in competitive job markets. The aim of the school is to ensure that young people are well equipped to become skilled technicians, operators, engineers, scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs in aerospace and space related industries.
Core Projects are central to the education of students at Space Studio West London. Project based learning is about students developing and executing an extended project that creates a publicly exhibited output such as a product, publication, or exhibition. Each Core Project proposes a key question or hypothesis for students to investigate, and they will also be expected to originate a product and display their findings to a wider audience.
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