Teacher of Science

Job title:          Teacher of Science

Location:        Sheffield Park Academy, Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN

Salary:              Competitive Teachers Pay Range, United Learning Trust’s Pay Policy applies

Contract:        Permanent, Full-Time

Start date:     January 2025 or sooner

‘Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve highly’

‘This is a school where students care for students and are determined that they succeed’

OFSTED report, December 2022

Sheffield Park Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, and influential, Teacher of Science to join our experienced team. We are seeking candidates who can positively contribute in our journey to become an ‘Outstanding’ academy. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers of Science who are able to evidence a strong track record of student success, as well as newly qualified teachers who have the potential to make a significant impact on the lives and education of the children they teach.

This role requires a highly focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference for our academy and the local community. The successful candidate will be highly efficient with outstanding attention to detail. This is a challenging role that will bring many rewards. The successful candidate will be a determined, ambitious and knowledgeable Teacher of Science. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-18 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

The academy has over 1,200 pupils and is situated in purpose-built £30million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities. We are part of the United Learning Trust, one of the largest and most successful academy trusts in the country who offer unrivalled CPD and opportunities for nationwide networking and development opportunities.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the Beautiful Peak District within 20 minutes. Quality of life is routinely ranked very highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe. https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Is passionate about Science and will inspire our students in the subject.
• Is a skilled and inspirational classroom practitioner who models effective pedagogical practice.
•  Has a proven track record of raising standards within teaching and learning.
• Has personal qualities to motivate, support and challenge others.
• Is committed to improving the life chances of our students and support them to become well rounded citizens.

We will offer you:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Talented, supportive and innovative staff and students.
• The opportunity to work with an established team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in our cluster of schools.
•  Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Park Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight, Sunday 13 October 2024. Interviews will take place w/c 14 October2024. If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.