Teacher of Science with the Responsibility for STEM

Teacher of Science Required: September 2017

King James I Academy is a dynamic and forward-looking school looking to recruit an inspirational Science teacher to an exciting new post working within our experienced and highly skilled Science Department.  We are looking to appoint an additional Science teacher to provide additional capacity to our fully staffed department; a teacher who would be interested in bringing new ideas and creative thinking to a unique role.   

As well as teaching Science in our 11-18 Academy we also need the successful applicant to take on an additional responsibility to promote STEM across the curriculum.  Ideally we seek a Science teacher with ambition and the enthusiasm required to work with other departments in order to realise our vision for STEM.    

This is an ideal post for an aspirant NQT or qualified teacher, an ideal career opportunity for the right candidate and would lead to early career progression opportunities.  This post carries an additional payment (TLR 2a) of £2,640.  Consideration will be given to a full time or part time member of staff working the equivalent of at least 3 days per week.  

The successful candidate will: 

• be a talented, ambitious and creative practitioner 

• be an NQT or experienced teacher who is a team player, resilient, willing and able to learn and with excellent organisational and communication skills 

• be a teacher who takes pride in building relationships with students and believes strongly in the ability of all students both within and beyond the classroom 

• be able to inspire and motivate colleagues and students alike 

• be supported through a bespoke and individually tailored induction or NQT programme as well as being given opportunities and support for further career and professional development    

Working at King James I Academy will provide the opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff whose mission is to become an outstanding Academy that develops successful, well rounded, socially mobile and confident young people who can contribute effectively to the global community.   

In summer 2016, students achieved very positive outcomes in all year groups.  Results in KS4 placed us fifth in Durham, based upon the newly introduced Progress 8 measure, and the progress of learners in our Sixth Form was similarly impressive.  Teachers have worked very hard to achieve improvement and we are justifiably proud of our school, our students and our staff.  

Recent Ofsted success!  King James I Academy was recently judged as a Good school 

Closing Date: Monday 10 July 2017

Interviews: Wednesday 12 July 2017  

Please ring or email the Academy for an application pack. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Karen Sams, PA to the Headteacher kingjames@durhamlearning.net or on 01388 603388. Please note that completed applications must be returned to the above email address, or by post to King James I Academy, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7JZ by Monday 10 July 2017.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children.  All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people.  Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and the successful completion of a DBS and Health Check.  

King James I Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.