Teacher of Science
Avon Valley Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to MPR6 £34,325
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- From September 2019
Job overview
Owing to expansion we are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Science to Avon Valley College, an 11-18 College within the Salisbury Plain Academies Trust for September 2019.
The successful applicants will have a good understanding of the cultural reforms underway, a passion for their subjects, ambitious career goals, and a relentless drive toward self-improvement.
Set in beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside in South Wiltshire, Avon Valley College is within easy reach of the spectacular Jurassic coast, the New Forest, and the historic cathedral city of Salisbury.
Our values of honesty, fairness and endeavour feel real, and mutual respect is apparent in strong relationships between pupils, parents and staff. Pupils feel safe within our ethos of uncompromisingly high standards, consistent routines and relentless reinforcement of expectations. We are ambitious for our students and for our school.
Avon Valley College is much valued by its mixed civilian-military community. Owing to the rebasing of troops from Germany, we are in the process of a phased building programme to refresh and renew the entire estate, starting with a brand-new purpose built 18-classroom block for the Arts and ICT, a state-of-the-art gym and specialist Sports Performance Facility.
The school has undergone a significant period of positive change in the last year and standards in all areas are now high. Results in 2018 were significantly better than in 2017 across the board, making it one of the most improved schools in Wiltshire. During 2018-19, there has been a significant investment in improving quality of practice and developing leadership, including National Professional Qualifications, coaching, and a number of bespoke sessions led by nationally recognised speakers. We also place a high value on staff wellbeing with regular after school sessions including yoga, mindfulness, sports competitions, bake-offs and much more to come!
Potential candidates wishing to visit and have a tour of the school should contact Rachel Titchener, Operations Manager, on 01980 652467 to arrange a mutually convenient date and time.
Salisbury Plain Academies: https://salisburyplainacademies.org.uk/
How to apply for this post
Please complete the application form and the recruitment monitoring form that accompany this vacancy.
• Write a personal statement to accompany your application form, outlining why you should be considered for this post, addressing the responsibilities of the post outlined in the job description and person specification. Please do not exceed 3 sides of A4
• Our preferred method of application submission is via email recruitment@salisburyplainacademies.org.uk Please upload your application form and personal statement ensuring that the file name contains your forename and surname
• Paper applications can be posted to the address above
Please note that you should receive confirmation of your application within 3 working days.
We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested in applying for this post. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 29 March 2019.
Date of interview: Tuesday 2 April 2019.
Salisbury Plain Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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About Avon Valley Academy
- Avon Valley Academy
- Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury
- Wiltshire
- SP4 8HH
- United Kingdom
Respect. Determination. Excellence.
Avon Valley Academy is a thriving, co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in Durrington, our school has a strong reputation for being at the heart of the community and has built strong relationships with the two local army bases, at Larkhill and Bulford.
As a school, we aim for every lesson and every day to be exceptional. To achieve this, we ensure that all staff have access to a wide variety of training and are given time to foster strong relationships with our students. Our staff take pride in how well they know our students, and are always looking to go the extra mile to help them achieve their dreams.
With our strong pastoral care and high standards for behaviour, our school encourages students to have high self-worth and love coming to school. This has created a vibrant school community in which each individual can thrive.
In May 2022, we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience. We work closely with other schools within the Trust and the central team to help us continue to grow from strength to strength.
Our school has a wide range of excellent facilities, including:
- Sports fields, netball courts, tennis courts, astro turf pitches, a gym and a sports hall;
- Dance and drama studios;
- Interactive whiteboards and projectors in classrooms;
- Computer suites in most teaching areas;
- Large hall equipped with full AV system and a stage for our productions, events and concerts;
- Library with a wide range of reading materials;
- Subject area suites for science, design technology and art;
- Enhanced Provision via our Link and Learning and Welfare Hub, as well as a Behaviour Hub;
- New buildings;
- Large grounds.
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