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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Downham Market Academy

Norfolk

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Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
21 May 2019

Job overview

Teacher of Science

Salary: MPS or UPS

Downham Market Academy has recently joined the high achieving Cambridgeshire Educational Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in this high achieving and ambitious trust.

We require an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher of Science to join our faculty who will build upon the success of the Science Department and teach an innovative curriculum that allows our students to achieve their best possible outcomes. 

The college strongly believes continuing professional development is at the heart of excellent teaching and high standards and has an outstanding programme open to all members of staff, offering tailored CPD to staff at all stages of their careers.

During our expansion we will always be keen to hear from outstanding practitioners, at all levels of experience, who are interested in joining our team. The exact nature of the responsibility will be discussed at interview and is intended to build on the successful candidate’s strengths and areas of interest.

The successful candidate will be:

• exemplary and inspiring in their teaching and be able to lead colleagues to do likewise;

• highly organised, motivational and flexible;

• an inclusive individual, with high expectations of all students, who is committed to all pupils reaching their full potential;

• reflective in classroom and leadership practice;

• dedicated to raising standards and working in partnership with others;

• have high expectations of themselves and others;

• be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;

• have excellent subject knowledge;

• be flexible and a good team player. 


Downham Market Academy can offer a range of incentives to attract the very best talent:  These could include:

• Option 1: Very flexible working arrangements- we are extremely experienced in working with teachers who wish to work part time and can adapt the timetable in order to suit their individual needs. 

• Option 2:  Relocation Allowance – for example help with initial rent payments, a deposit or removal costs. 

• Option 3:  Recruitment Allowance – either a one-off introduction or over three years. Outstanding teachers, with proven track records, will be eligible for this allowance.

• Option 4:  London weighting – available for teachers currently working in London. We will match your current salary (plus any appropriate pay scale rises you are due) for the first year.

• Option 5: NQT package.  For the right NQT this includes: 

• a reduced timetable for the first two years (60% in year 1, 90% in year 2). 

• a well-structured and high quality NQT induction year including timetabled mentor meetings  

• half termly NQT team meetings.  

• access to the school’s exceptional CPD programme offering CPD opportunities at least three times every week.

Experienced teachers can also look forward to a high quality induction package. We place a very high value on continuous professional development; the successful candidate would have immediate access to our very high quality in house programme as well as the opportunity to be supported though a Masters in education if they chose to pursue one.   This is an exciting time to join our vibrant college with our planned expansion meaning there is an excellent opportunity for career development and progression.



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About Downham Market Academy

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About Downham Market Academy

Graded as "Good" in all areas by Ofsted in April 2022 - inspectors highlighted the strong ethos and curriculum at the school.

  • Co-educational, 11-18 mixed comprehensive with approximately 1100 students, including 100 in the Sixth Form in the town of Downham Market, Norfolk.
  • Now part of The Eastern Learning Alliance, a visionary and unique multi academy trust where there is a strong sense of community and collaboration.
  • Our students really want to learn and are genuinely delightful young people to spend time with.
  • We offer an exceptional CPD programme; relocation packages; reduced timetables and an exciting creative environment within which to work.
  • Our staff retention rate is excellent as we offer an exceptional environment within which to thrive and enjoy teaching.
  • As well as a stimulating curriculum for all students, staff are committed to offering a large number of extracurricular activities.

Values and vision

  • Downham Market Academy goes to great lengths to ensure that its pupils show respect and understanding towards each other and their school.
  • There is a community-agreed set of basic principles that all students and staff are expected to follow.
  • These principles include: respect for their environment; a willingness to learn; acting as role models for the people around them; and being polite and courteous to all.

About Downham Market

  • Downham Market is a market town set in beautiful Norfolk, with excellent fast train links to the cultural centres of both Cambridge (33 minutes) and London (1 hour 27 minutes).
  • Housing is relatively inexpensive and the area boasts many opportunities for sport and leisure activities.
  • Beautiful North Norfolk, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is only around 45 minutes away and is home to much of The Broads National Park, Britain's largest protected wetland.  The area is great for walking and is a haven for wildlife and birds. North Norfolk is also home to unspoilt, award-winning beaches; market towns and villages boasting eateries, shops and artisans as well as museums, stately homes and places of cultural and historical interest.

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