Teacher of Science

Job Title: Teacher of Science

Location: Norfolk

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start date: September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter

Role Purpose

As Teacher of Science, this is an exciting opportunity to join an Academy on a journey to excellence. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate students to achieve exceptional progress and reach their true potential both academically and socially. You will be accountable for achieving high professional standards in teaching and learning within the department in order to ensure that students’ knowledge, understanding and achievement are of the highest levels within the specific subject while matching the design of the lesson to the ability of the students and use enterprising and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. You will be engaging, enigmatic and enthusiastic and committed to the development and implementation of the Academy ethos, vision, policies and practice.

This role would be suitable for either a Newly Qualified Teacher or a more experienced colleague; enthusiasm, passion and a commitment to inspiring young people are just as important than years of experience.

We actively encourage all of our staff to use new and innovative ways to engage with our students whilst preserving our rich history of providing high quality education to all.  At King Edward VII Academy we are fully committed to encouraging and developing all of our students to achieve their full potential. Our students range from age 11 to 18, including students in our well-respected and ‘Good’ Sixth Form.

There are ample opportunities to develop extra-curricular activities and interests at King Edward VII Academy where we take a holistic view of education.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree qualified within the relevant subject area with QTS/NQTS status.  We are happy to support and mentor colleagues looking to move from an alternative subject area

• Previous secondary classroom experience, knowledge of current issues and development in education, a good awareness of strategies to improve the learning and achievement of students and a desire to raise standards in teaching and learning to improve achievement

• Committed to supporting learning, able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and have an enthusiastic and engaging approach

How to Apply

To obtain an application pack, including the application form, to arrange a visit or for an informal chat about working at the school please contact Diane Jamieson or Katie Mcwilliams at permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk or call on 0191 267 6555 or 07713 323792.

A completed application form should be returned by email to permanent@visionforeducation.co.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will require a DBS check.