Teacher of Science

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher of Science to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities. We would welcome applications from both experienced colleagues and new teachers. For the right person, the post could be adapted for either a dedicated and professional experienced colleague wishing to further their career or an enthusiastic and committed teacher new to the profession.  You will be able to plan, deliver and assess lessons across all aspects of the KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum. We are an incredibly ambitious academy located in the beautiful surroundings of the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall. We are rapidly improving and aim to be the school of choice in the local area. 

We are Leading Edge and we are expanding and evolving fast. Please visit our website www.leadingedgeacademies.org for further information.

Applications are welcome from colleagues who have a deep knowledge of their subject area.  We want you to show us that you understand how concepts, content and knowledge is organised and delivered; we want to know that you are up-to-date with what expert colleagues and specialist organisations are saying and it is really important that you are passionate about sharing this with colleagues and students. 

Our Science team is housed in four specialist laboratories, soon to be completely modernised, and is supported by a well-qualified laboratory technician. There is a strong focus on practical learning in Science.

Is this post the right one for you? It is if:

·        you are someone who can think critically about pedagogy and specialist-specific approaches

·        you are ambitious for students as well as yourself

·        you value and use research to extend your own repertoire in order to develop and coach others

·        it is your practice to use a wide range of pedagogical approaches because you can see their relevance in different contexts

·        you can articulate and justify the reasons why each might be used. 

Specifically, we are interested in skilled practitioners who appreciate and understand the preconceptions and misconceptions students may have about a topic/area of study. Successful candidates will be able to show that they not only have a clear understanding of possible barriers to learning, but that they know how to select and use appropriate strategies to overcome these, especially for students with SEND and for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Fowey River Academy embraces the use of new technologies, providing 1:1 iPad devices for each child and an iPad and MacBook for each member of staff.  We would welcome applicants who are innovative in their use of IT and can develop their use as a strategy to raise standards across the curriculum.