Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2a + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full-Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: January 2025
Join our team and inspire the next generation
Are you a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher ready to make a difference?
We're seeking a talented teacher to join our thriving science department at Four Dwellings Academy. Our science department is buzzing with excitement about science teaching! The department is fresh and flourishing. With results improving in 2024 under the fantastic leadership of our new Director of Science, this is a department really going places!
Why choose Four Dwellings Academy?
- A supportive and collaborative environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a thriving, energised science department.
- Growth opportunities: Access professional development and career advancement, including opportunities to learn from our in-house Four Dwellings Teaching and Learning team, as well as One World, David Didau, Clare Sealy, and Tom Bennett. We are also the annual host of researchED Birmingham.
- A school at the heart of the community: We believe in localism. Join a proud, genuinely comprehensive school at the heart of the Quinton community.
- A commitment to excellence: Strive for continuous improvement and high academic standards for all children.
As a Science Teacher, you will:
- Inspire students: Ignite a passion for science and foster a love of learning.
- Deliver engaging lessons: Use effective, evidence-informed teaching strategies to promote student understanding.
- Support student achievement: Help students reach their full potential in science.
- Collaborate with colleagues: Work as a team to enhance the learning experience.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic and knowledgeable: Passionate about science and committed to teaching excellence.
- Creative and innovative: Develops engaging and effective teaching strategies and has a good knowledge of effective teaching.
- Committed to student success: Strives to help students achieve their best.
- Collaborative and supportive: Works well with colleagues and students.
Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge in Science
- Experience teaching Science at secondary level
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and make a difference.
The role is due to commence in January 2025. This is a permanent position.
Closing date: 21st October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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