Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science (MPS/UPS/LPS) (with opportunity to become a Lead Practitioner and/or Specialist Leader of Education, paid on Leadership Scale)

‘This is an outstanding school. Teachers have high expectations of their students, who respond by producing excellent work.’ (OFSTED, June 2015)

High aspirations? Looking for an exciting new challenge? Our Academy was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in June 2015. As a rapidly growing academy, that will be at full capacity in 2018, and as a newly designated NCTL Teaching School, you would be joining us at a very exciting time.

In 2016, Magna achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.52, placing us well within the top 5% of highest performing schools nationally. We have a desire to be in the top 1%.

Our tight, robust and no-nonsense behaviour systems ensure you can really teach. Highly visible senior leaders run centralised detentions.

‘The behaviour of students is outstanding. They are exceptionally keen to learn, and show real enthusiasm in lessons.’ (OFSTED, June 2015)

We are looking for an exceptional individual to play an important role in our unique and growing Academy. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of Science and will also play an important pastoral role in leading a tutor group.

It is an excellent opportunity for either an NQT or someone wishing to further develop their career, with development opportunities to become a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) and/or Aspirant Lead Practitioner/Lead Practitioner (paid on the Lead Practitioner (Leadership) pay scale).

With great students who behave impeccably, an outstanding team of staff, state of the art facilities, and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset, Magna Academy offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. Ofsted highlighted our very effective staff training and support and outstanding CPD. We have a very comprehensive, and effective, development programme, bringing all subject areas together every week to share best practice.

We teach a challenging academic curriculum for all students. We are driven by a desire, at the core of our mission, to get the best possible results for all of our students, no matter what their starting points or circumstances.

‘Students make exceptional progress.’ (OFSTED, June 2015)

You would become part of a vibrant learning community that will offer you fantastic opportunities for CPD, career development, future promotions and for you to be able to make your mark.

We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

How to Apply

Application forms and further details on the role are available from:
www.aatmagna.org/82/vacancies  or Zoe Challis, zchallis@aatmagna.org  or 01202 604222

If you wish to apply for an Aspirant Lead Practitioner/Lead Practitioner/Specialist Leader of Education role, please state this in your application and outline why you wish to apply for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st March 2017 4pm

Learn more about Aspirations Academies at: www.aspirationsacademies.org

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.