Science Teacher

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth (LAB) is an innovative new school for children aged 4 to 18 which opened in September 2021 in the heart of Bournemouth. Our ambition is to ensure that all young people leave school equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in their future lives and careers in the digital age. Young people must be creative, critical thinkers who can create technology as well as consume it.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic Science Teacher (with the potential to take on responsibility for Second in Department for the right person), to join our happy, successful and forward-thinking school. We need colleagues who are ready to think big, improvise and learn alongside students; people who will strive to reach students in a flexible, progressive environment, which breaks the traditional walls between school and the world outside. We are passionate about excellence in education, giving pupils the very best start in life with a firm belief that aspirational teaching transforms lives. Our core belief is that for all students to have high aspirations, they must believe in themselves (SELF WORTH), be actively engaged in their learning (ENGAGEMENT) and see the connection between what they learn today and who they want to become tomorrow (PURPOSE).

Livingstone Academy students will: 

• Stand out among their peers. 

• Be knowledgeable and articulate communicators, who can work successfully in collaboration and independently. 

• Be creative and critical thinkers who, when faced with a problem, have the confidence and skill to tackle it. 

To achieve our vision, it is imperative that we build an incredible team of outstanding educators, who want to challenge themselves to think outside the box, be creative and work hard to achieve something special.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a significant contribution to ensuring that all our students achieve their best academic potential. 

If you:

• Have a passion for teaching and learning and want to inspire future generations;

• Have high expectations and a commitment to ensuring all children succeed;

• Wish to work in a happy, friendly school with a positive attitude;

• Can make learning exciting ,motivating and fun;

• Work well in a team to support and learn from others;

• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role.

We can offer the right candidate:

• Happy, well-motivated and engaged children, who are keen to learn;

• An experienced, hardworking and supportive team;

• A fun, friendly and supportive staff;

• Pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour;

• Wide opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our Trust;

• A proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual;

• An impressive new school building and stimulating learning environments.

Interview Date: TBC

Livingstone Academy and Aspirations are committed to children’s safety and safeguarding; DBS disclosure requirements will apply to this post. View our Child Protection Policy on the school website. Aspirations Academies Trust and Livingstone Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then LAB is the place for you!

Please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to meet you and show you around our amazing Academy site. Please contact our office by email office@livingstone-aspirations.org, if you have any questions about this role.

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”