Lead Teacher of Chemistry

Lead Teacher of Chemistry

Wreake Valley Academy

Permanent

Contracted Hrs: 100%

Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 2a

Start Date: 29th August 2023

Do you have experience leading a department or wish to take the next step in your career?

Are you an inspirational teacher with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment?

Are you looking to work for an organisation who is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Teacher of Chemistry to join Wreake Valley Academy from 29th August 2023. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Lead Teacher of Chemistry to join our very successful Science Department.

The successful candidate will have a firm commitment to raising whole school achievement; have a professional approach to staff development; have high expectations and a determination to succeed. We are looking for someone who can be a good role model for both students and staff and who can inspire and challenge both students and staff to ensure all students achieve their full potential.

Applications are invited from Science teachers looking to take their first step into leadership and those with previous or current leadership experience.

This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to join a well-established and friendly team of specialist Teachers of Science, who work collaboratively to ensure quality teaching. Wreake Valley Academy is a unique school with a single-minded commitment to serve every member of our community. Our core purpose is to prepare our young people to enter the world as confident, well rounded and highly educated individuals. Our secondary school campus includes first class sports facilities as well as Bradgate Sixth Form and our Enhanced Provision for young people with additional needs for Communication and Interaction.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS status

• Possess excellent subject knowledge with the ability to articulate their expertise within their teaching

• Possess the ability to teach high quality lessons and consistently provide learning opportunities that progresses students’ learning and achievements

• Be an excellent communicator and able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and stakeholders

• Be a team player – whilst it is important as a secondary teacher to work independently, there are regular points of the working day and week where working alongside support staff and other teaching colleagues is vital, therefore working as part of a team that is supportive and effective is paramount to the role

In return we offer:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive team

• Access to the Bradgate Learning Alliance to share best practice, learn and network with other colleagues

• Opportunities for career development with access to professional development, apprenticeships and training schemes

• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme

• Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)

• Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme

• Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination

Applications

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school to please contact the Head Teacher, Tim Marston, prior to applying:

To apply for the position:

1. Apply using the online application form

2. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

Application Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 18th April 2023

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 21st April 2023

We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

WE ARE ALL UNIQUE…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.