Teacher of Science (KS5 Lead – TLR2A)
Altrincham College
Trafford
- Salary:
- Teachers Main/Upper, plus TLR2A
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 26 March 2025
Job overview
Altrincham College is seeking to appoint a candidate with experience of teaching Science at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subject area. Teachers who specialise in either Biology or Physics would be desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will lead on Key Stage 5 curriculum and provision, supported by the Head of Department.
Additional responsibility
The successful candidate will assume a role which will develop the skills and pedagogy of other colleagues across the department, specifically in relation to adaptive teaching (at all key stages).
The candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrable impact for all learners.
Reporting to the Head of Science, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every child in reaching their full potential.
Please note that we do not employ unqualified teachers. Only applications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for any teaching post.
Altrincham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About Altrincham College
Altrincham College, part of Achieve and Learn Trust, is an over-subscribed modern high school set in attractive, spacious grounds in the semi-rural Hale/Timperley area of Altrincham. The school currently caters for approximately 980 pupils aged 11-18, so is the ideal size to offer opportunity and expertise in every area of the curriculum, whilst still being able to maintain a caring and secure environment for our pupils. The school is well served by public transport, ensuring easy access to all parts of Altrincham and South Manchester.
Our last Ofsted inspection (May 2022) confirmed that we are a “good” school, The overall message from the Inspection reads:
“Trustees, governors and other leaders set clear and high ambitions for all pupils and for students in the sixth form. These expectations help pupils and students to achieve well overall. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged.”
You can view our Inspection Report here:
https://www.altrinchamcollege.com/attachments/download.asp?file=1855&type=pdf
The staff at Altrincham College are a very forward thinking team and we are always looking to the next stage of our development. We are proud to be a part of Achieve and Learn Trust.
Headteacher / CEO of Achieve and Learn Trust
Ms Kim Earle
Values and vision
We believe in tension-free but firm discipline, and high standards of behaviour are expected. The school encourages respect, freedom and tolerance within a law-abiding and democratic society.
A school council is made up of elected pupils from all year groups, ensuring that students are given an active voice in the development of Altrincham College.
Altrincham College provides excellent CPD opportunities for all its staff in order for them to grow and develop their learning in an aspirational environment.
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