Teacher of Science with Maths

Start date : 1 September 2023

Salary : MPS

Hours : Full time (but Part time considered)

We are looking for a brilliant and dynamic Science teacher (with the ability to also teach Maths at KS3) who is passionate about their subject and able to lead by example and inspire others.

Uffculme Academy Trust is delighted to be in a position to offer this opportunity at our East Devon Academy, Axe Valley. This is a particularly exciting period in our development as we develop our partnership with Uffculme Academy Trust. The Multi -Academy Trust currently includes Uffculme School, one of the most successful schools in the country, Holyrood Academy in Chard, Somerset and Uffculme Primary School, as well as a teaching school (WCTSA), thus providing education from 4-19 with exceptional opportunities for career progression.

Axe Valley currently has approximately 650 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in the East Devon area of the country, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site but has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to add to our existing with the Science Department to best meet the needs of our students. It is predominantly a Science role, but the ability to teach some maths at KS3 is preferred. This is a full time permanent position but we would be prepared to consider a part time role for the right candidate.

If you feel you have the skills and determination to make a difference and to help and transform the lives of young people we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mrs Heron, Headteacher’s PA if you wish to arrange a visit or discuss the position further.

Closing date for applications is Monday 19th June 2023 at 9am with interviews to be held later that week (date to be confirmed).

Safeguarding Statement:

Axe Valley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview