Teacher of Science

This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington. We are a forward thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high quality education for our local community and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted. We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave and kind.

If successful you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications. We care about our staff and staff well-being is integral to our decision making.

Key information

·      Contract: Full time, permanent position

·      Salary: MPS

·      Closing Date: Thursday 1st December 2022

Person specification

·      A Science graduate with qualified teacher status

·      A qualified teacher in Science, NQTs are welcome to apply

·      Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment

·      Excellent in-depth knowledge of the place of Science in the development of young people and of the place of Science within the wider curriculum

·      An interest in the latest developments in Science teaching and research

·      Excellent relationships with students and parents

·      A willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning

·      High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination

·      Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching, learning and assessment practices

Job description

·      Ensure that teaching, learning and assessment meets the needs of learners, impacting positively upon student attainment and achievement.

·      Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and students, ensuring that all are treated with dignity and respect and that students receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition.

·      Ensure the effective preparation, planning and delivery of Science

·       department’s learning programmes, utilising flexible approaches to learning including the application of online learning.

·      Ensure that appropriate, challenging attainment targets are set and used with all students and monitor their performance in terms of attainment, achievement (both quantifiable value added measures and broader qualitative achievements) and progress in respect of the outcomes from learning programmes and activities.

·      Monitor the quality and effectiveness of Assessment of Learning and Assessment for Learning, ensuring that the marking, assessment, recording and reporting processes are both effective and compliant with Academy policies.

·      Operate as a teacher and as a Personal Tutor.

What we can offer you

·      A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·      The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·      Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·      A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·      Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

·      Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk