Teacher of Science
Outwood Academy Valley
Nottinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2016
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2016
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science to join our strong and supportive department. Applications from all subject specialists are welcome however.
At GCSE, we teach AQA, and we have developed a focused curriculum from Year 7 to Year 11, which prepares students well for the rigors of their GCSE courses and beyond. At A Level we deliver AQA physics, chemistry and biology.
Outwood Academy Valley is a warm and welcoming school where students love to learn and every member of the community feels valued and engaged. We operate at the heart of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, so there is plenty of scope to build your career across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire and move into leadership. The Science Department achieved fantastic results (79% A* - C) this year and staff continue to work together to produce learning experiences of the highest quality.
Research by Price Waterhouse Cooper published in The Times lists Outwood Grange Academies Trust as the highest-performing multi-academy trust.
This is an opportunity for an experienced or new member of the profession to join a vibrant and outstanding learning community. If you are interested in this role, we invite you to contact Glyn Ashley, Head of Science.
A visit to the school can be arranged if required. Applications from candidates requesting a part time position may be considered – please specify when applying.
For more information and to apply, please go to: www.outwood.com > Vacancies. Alternatively, you can contact our HR Team directly by email: recruitment@valley.outwood.com
Closing date: Midday on Friday, 10th June 2016.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
About Outwood Academy Valley
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Dave Cavill
We are an Ofsted Outstanding, 11-18 academy based in the large friendly town of Worksop, near Sheffield and Nottingham.
Since joining the Outwood Family in 2012, we were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017 and are among the top schools for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for GCSE results, including English and Maths. We are committed to developing our staff and we are delighted that after its latest inspection, Ofsted noted that ‘the support provided for teachers’ development is strong and wide ranging.’
We believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching. We are innovators with a knowledge-rich curriculum, designed to personalise learning for every student, helping them to reach their potential. With a holistic view of education, we value vocational, practical, creative and academic excellence equally, creating an environment where every student can shine.
We have won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
Although we are Outstanding, we are constantly looking to improve. Help to take us to the next level.
The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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