Teacher of Science

Required from January 2025

0.4 FTE, MPS/UPS

Ashington Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team.

At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Teacher of Science who is committed to academic excellence and high classroom standards. We warmly welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

·        A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

·        A positive and caring ethos

·        An excellent learning environment and resources

·        A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

We can offer:

·        National Terms and Conditions of Employment

·        Access to Teachers’ Pension

·        Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

·        Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands

·        Discounted gym membership

·        24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

·        Hold a QTS qualification (or equivalent).

·        Have experience of teaching within the subject area

·        Have excellent IT skills.

·        Be proactive and self-motivated.

·        Have a flexible approach to work.

Deadline: Noon on Monday 25 November 2024

Interviews taking place week commencing WC 2 December 2024.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Application forms should be returned to kerry.gibson@ashingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kerry Gibson, Support Services Manager, Ashington Academy, Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.