Teacher of Science

Ormiston Forge Academy

Teacher of Science - 2 posts (1 permanent post / 1 x 12 month fixed term contract)

Job start: 1 September 2021 

Closing date:  Monday 19 April 2021 at 12.00 noon

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 28 April 2021

Salary: Mainscale £25,714-£36,961

Location: Sandwell

Contract type: Full Time 

Contract term: 1 Permanent contract / 1x 12 month fixed term contract

We are looking to appoint 2 outstanding, creative and inspirational Teachers of Science to contribute fully to the future development of our expanding science faculty at the academy. You will have the ability to teach science to Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and preferably Key Stage 5.

If you are able to motivate all students to achieve or exceed their target grades, if you are passionate about science, have an interest in being at the cutting edge and are driven to ensure students receive the best possible experience, then this job is for you. 

You will be joining an excellent science faculty that has a relentless focus on raising achievement. This is an exciting opportunity for an NQT or an experienced teacher. (All our NQTs are well supported by an excellent induction programme).

The ideal candidate must have the following:

Qualified Teacher Status (ability to teach to Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and preferably Key Stage 5).

Previous experience working as a science teacher

Be versatile to take on a range of activities

Have the ability to work within a larger team

Have high expectations of all learners

Ability to teach out of subject if required

The successful candidate will:

Raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;

Have a commitment to inclusion;

Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;

Have drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and humour.

Have opportunities to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Academy

Already possess or be working towards QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

We can offer you:

The opportunity to join a supportive staff and work with well-motivated students;

An innovative curriculum;

The opportunity to join an aspiring academy with exciting plans for the future;

An excellent NQT programme (if applicable);

A data rich environment focused on raising standards.

Our young people deserve nothing less than the best, so if you can be the best then we would like to hear from YOU!

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Lisa Mason, Principal, on 01384 566598 or email lisa.mason@oatforge.co.uk.

Visit us online at www.oatcareers.co.uk where you can find further information and details on how to apply. Please note that CV’s are not accepted. PLEASE STATE IN THE COVER LETTER/PERSONAL STATEMENT SECTION OF THE APPLICATION FORM WHICH POST(S) YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR.

Ormiston Forge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Suitability checks will be undertaken including identity, Right To Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

Ormiston Forge Academy, 

Wrights Lane, 

Cradley Heath, 

West Midlands, 

B64 6QU

Telephone: 01384 566598

Fax: 01384 638471

Email: information@oatforge.co.uk