Teacher of Science
Paignton Academy
Torbay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 11 February 2022
Job overview
The Academy is looking to appoint three enthusiastic Teachers of Science to deliver high quality lessons from September 2022. If you are an excellent classroom practitioner, who is flexible, dedicated and passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences, then we want to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy as we seek additional teachers to meet rapidly increasing student numbers. Our Science Faculty is of central importance to our Academy as we continue to strive to create an outstanding team, recently achieving Science STEM South West School of the year. This is an exciting time to join this dynamic and committed Faculty as we embed the new Science curriculum, with a dynamic team and 4 newly built Science Labs. Within the Academy two other recent capital projects costing in excess of £4 million pounds have just been completed. The Academy has recently undergone a superb transformation in September 2019 to facilitate students in years 7 to 11 across two sites.
The successful candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and have an up-to-date knowledge of developments in Science. The post would equally suit an Early Career Teacher or experienced teacher.
The Academy provides high quality professional development opportunities at all stages of teacher development. These range from our extensive ECT programme through to Leadership progression opportunities within Paignton and across the Trust.
The Academy is situated in Torbay and is part of the beautiful English Riviera. It is within easy reach of stunning beaches with golden sands, rolling countryside and Dartmoor. It is also a short drive away via new South Devon link road which brings a host of benefits including easy access to the City of Exeter and its surrounding areas.
‘Teachers are motivated and committed to improving their practice.’
‘Good conduct is the hallmark of the school. Pupils are respectful to their teachers and so good relationships result’ ‘Teachers feel valued and well-motivated’ Ofsted
Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit or make contact for an informal chat.
Applications should be sent to the Personnel Department of Bay Education Trust (relevant email address on the website) by Friday 11th February 2022.
To access the Candidate Information, Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, please visit www.bayeducationtrust.org
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
A DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required for this post.
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About Paignton Academy
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022
Click here to learn more about our school and our vision
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report
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