Teacher of Science

We are looking for a well-qualified, highly motivated and inspirational teacher to take on the role of Teacher of Science to start September 2021 or as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and thriving Science department that is making rapid and significant improvements in our outcomes for students.  You will be part of a fantastic and highly motivated team that is determined to use the application of Science knowledge to make learning interesting and engaging.  There are a variety of different opportunities and responsibilities within the department to help with your continuing professional development, including the potential for the successful candidate to take on supportive leadership roles within the department.

The successful candidate will:  

• Be an outstanding, and enthusiastic teacher of Science  
• Have the ability to teach engaging and motivating lessons across both Key Stages  
• Demonstrate and share excellent subject knowledge and expertise  
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence  
• Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people  
• Have a good sense of humour, energy, stamina and resilience with warmth and sensitivity to the needs of others  
• Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working  
• Have the ability to meet deadlines, whilst remaining calm under pressure  
• Have flexibility in approach, vision and commitment and a willingness to lead extracurricular activities  
• Be a team player with the ability to establish positive working relationships with staff, students and parents  
• Be committed to The St Lawrence Academy ethos of high expectations and core values

We can offer:  

• An inclusive and inspirational church school environment within wonderful and vibrant new buildings  
• Superb resources and facilities  
• Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership  
• An outstanding community of staff and trustees who work as a strong team to best support our students.  
• A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects  
• A timetabled enrichment programme in Y9  
• A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*  
• A culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else  
• High standards and expectations of  academic success and care, support and personal development of our students  
• Access to a laptop and to documents from home via Google documents and VPN link

This post would suit:  

• An NQT as our Science department is strong, with good experience in developing staff  
• An experienced teacher wishing to join our team of fantastic staff

For further details about the academy and an application pack please see our website at www.tsla.co.uk

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students.  Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

To apply please submit your completed application form, together with your formal letter of application to Lorna Johnson, Admin and Finance Manager, to ljohnson@tsla.co.uk

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Senior Leader for Learning and Progress, Joey Kock  on 01724 842447 or email to jkock@tsla.co.uk

Closing Date : Thursday 29th July at 12.00 noon. Interviews To be confirmed