Second in Science

Required: September 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS scale + TLR2a – TLR2b

Permanent

Join us on our mission to provide a transformation education for the students of Heywood and Middleton, which opened its doors in September 2021. The school has recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building offering stunning views of the countryside, coupled with a convenient access to several motorway links and state of the art science classrooms to support the delivery of outstanding science practical’s/demos. Through your contribution, we aspire to enrich, empower, and support the local community of Middleton and Heywood. This role would suit a passionate and dynamic individual with an unbridled passion for teaching the Science curriculum. This is an exciting time to join Edgar Wood Academy as we are a new and expanding school with an intake of 480 students (180 in Year 7, 180 in Year 8 and 120 in Year 9).

Science Department

At Edgar Wood Academy, our Science Department is more than just a group of subject specialists – it’s a growing team of inspirational individuals who have dedicated themselves to providing our students with an exceptional learning experience. From our passionate Science Technician to our committed subject experts, every member of our team is driven by a desire to unlock the full potential of our students. We believe that every student and staff member deserve ample opportunities to explore the fascinating and diverse fields of Science, to ask and answer complex questions, and to understand how science has evolved over time and its potential for the future. This is supported by utilising CPD and access to professional information from supporting bodies such as STEM, ASE, RSC, RSB, IOP & CLEAPPS.

As an educator in our Science Department, you will have the unique opportunity to shape and develop a novel curriculum that captures the hearts and minds of our students, provoke critical thinking, and improve scientific and intellectual curiosity. Our culturally relevant curriculum is currently being designed to develop social attitudes and behaviour, celebrate British values, and encourage students to have an inclusive approach to their local and global communities. Our KS3 Science curriculum is designed to offer a comprehensive study of all three disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), with increasing complexity and breadth as students’ progress throughout each year. To ensure consistency across all classes, our curriculum is centrally planned, whilst still allowing the Teacher the freedom to inject their own expertise and creativity into the delivery of those lessons. Students sit 3 assessments a year during KS3 and frequently complete low-stakes activities that support Teacher judgement of student progress.

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague, with a willingness to share and learn. We wish to appoint someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough. You will need to have a flexible approach, as you may be required from time to time to set aside subject interests to consider the broader interests of the School and your own professional development.

We promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 8th May 2024

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.