Teacher of Science

Working Hours: Full Time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate and driven science teacher? If so, we want to hear from you.

At East Leake Academy, we pride ourselves in providing high quality science education to a wide range of students. We like to provide our students with a well-rounded, engaging curriculum to drive students forward in their journey through the scientific world. If you want to discuss the post further, please email to rbuttinger@eastleake-ac.org.uk (Head of Science Faculty) for an informal conversation.

As part of our continued improvement journey, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate professional to join our science department. We pride ourselves on having modern science laboratories, dedicated technical support, strong teamwork and high expectations for all our students.

Our curriculum is engaging and structured to build, interleave and consolidate the skills needed to prepare students for success at GCSE, A Level and beyond. Our ideal candidate will have the drive to deliver outstanding results across all key stages. Here at East Leake Academy, we offer qualifications in GCSE AQA Combined Science and Triple Science in addition to A Level Biology (OCR), Chemistry (OCR) and Physics (AQA).

The opportunity:

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who inspires students to achieve their potential, delivering high quality lessons that drive a love of learning and have high expectations of their students and their education.

The successful candidate will:

• Raise standards of student attainment,
• Contribute to developments within the science faculty.
• Work in accordance with the statement of the academy’s values, aims and the academy improvement plan.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in and around the science faculty.
• Experience of teaching physics or chemistry up to A Level would be an advantage.

Why join East Leake Academy?

We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in East Leake with over 1,000 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that ‘pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. They show respect and good manners when they speak with staff in class and at social times. Pupils know that their teachers want them to be as successful as possible. Pupils achieve well, and they are prepared by the school to be active citizens effectively.’

www.eastleake-ac.org.uk

East Leake Academy, Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6QN

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Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.         
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.           
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.           
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date:               Sunday 28th April 2024         

Start date:                   1  September 2024

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.