Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Required for September 2017 or sooner, an excellent teacher who will be welcomed in to an enthusiastic department of specialist teachers. The successful candidate will be determined to make a significant difference to the standards of teaching and learning in this crucial aspect of the curriculum. 

A retention incentive is available for the successful candidate. This is a £1,000 payment at the end of the first and second years of employment with the Academy. A relocation package of up to £1,000 is also available.

At Freebrough Academy we are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our committed and motivated Science team to contribute to our journey to outstanding.   

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher to be welcomed in to a dynamic science team, demonstrating your strong subject knowledge and ability to build positive relationships with learners.    

To be successful, you will:   

• be optimistic and enthusiastic in your approach to raising standards in science 
• be an energetic teacher who can ensure at least good progress for all learners 
• be confident to teach key Stage 3 and 4 
• develop extra-curricular activities to develop a passion in science   

You should have knowledge and experience in teaching their subject area at both Key stage 3 and 4. You must also be passionate about teaching and learning and be able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential. Furthermore, your skills and determination will make a difference to the lives of our students.   

Freebrough Academy was established in September 2010 and was graded as Good by Ofsted in 2015. No longer requiring a sponsor, Freebrough Academy was fundamental in establishing Teesside Learning Trust, a newly formed Multi Academy Trust which was established on 1st September 2016, comprising of two Primary Academies in Redcar and Cleveland, and two Secondary Academies, Thornaby Academy in Stockton and Freebrough Academy in Redcar and Cleveland, we are at an exciting point in our development as a Trust.   

Led by a strong and effective Board of Trustees, Teesside Learning Trust is ambitious for all of our students and is keen to establish itself as a centre of excellence in the North East region. Students benefit from the resources and expertise across the four schools within the Trust and we are in a great position to develop a smooth and seamless transition between primary and secondary schools for our students. Being part of a much bigger entity also brings opportunities for the development of staff and succession planning opportunities.    

Our aim is to be recognised as an outstanding provider of education and we are committed to appointing outstanding practitioners to join us on this exciting journey.    

You can contact the Academy with any queries by emailing: recruitment@freebroughacademy.org (please quote the vacancy in the subject line).  

For further information of how to apply and to request an application pack, please visit the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website. 

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 26th April 2017. 

Interview date: w/c 1st and 8th May 2017. 

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our pre-employment checks.