Teacher of Science with 2i/c Responsibilities
Huish Episcopi Academy
Somerset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR2
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2022
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to come and be part of our Academy that sits in the beautiful heart of the Somerset levels where students are inspired and challenged to go beyond what they ever thought was possible. We are a welcoming, safe, and engaging school looking for our next exceptional candidate to join our successful team.
Who we are looking for:
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2
Application closing date: 9am Friday 7th October 2022
Interviews: Week commencing 10th October 2022
Start date: January 2023
We are seeking a dedicated, well-qualified practitioner with a relevant degree and a teaching qualification, who is keen to develop their own practice to the highest level. The candidate must also be a compelling communicator with an ability to champion the subject to students with a fully comprehensive range of abilities. The post holder will bring real energy and dynamism to the role, alongside genuine enthusiasm, and passion for Science. The ideal candidate will specialise in Chemistry, however other specialisms will be considered.
You will be joining a large Science Department and will play a key role in supporting its further development and growth. You will have the drive, high standard, and passion to enthuse our pupils and make a real difference to their outcomes.
You will support the Head of Department with the following:
· Leading a team of teachers and students to high levels of success
· Developing a dynamic and inspiring science provision
· Having high expectations and aspirations for the students in Science
· Considering the school’s values and aspirations for all students and how this can be interpreted within Science.
· Enthusing students through the provision of high-quality teaching and learning.
· Encouraging all students to develop their potential to the full.
We believe in great teamwork and mutual support, so if you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience and learning please complete the application form and we will be in touch.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria. If you think you would be a good match for any of our roles and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
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About Huish Episcopi Academy
Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.
Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.
Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.
United Learning
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.
Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff's wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone'.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Principal
Mrs. Katie Boyes
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