Teacher of Science

Retford Oaks Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Science who is dedicated to having a positive impact on our students' academic progress, setting the highest standards and expectations and preparing and delivering lessons of outstanding quality, working across KS3, 4, 5.

This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider flexible working where possible.

The ideal candidate will:    

• be an excellent teacher and a committed team player    
• have a proven track record of success and raising student attainment    
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students    
• be committed to Retford Oaks Academy's ethos and values

The successful candidate will benefit from: 

• Full support and induction 
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students 
• Excellent CPD opportunities  
• Networking opportunities across the Diverse Academies 
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Retford Oaks is an Ofsted good-rated academy with a dedication to excellence and place extremely high expectations on students and staff. We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team. We know that we have a lot to offer someone who wants to feel respected and appreciated as an expert in their field.

We have an open door policy, so if you would like to come and see our academy in action, we would be more than happy to welcome you and show you what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’. Please contact Claire Rank, Business Manager at crank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk for more information.

Please note we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.

Closing Date: 4 December 2022

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 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.