Teacher of Science

Location:         Northampton Academy

Salary:               Highly competitive

Hours:               Full time

Start date:        April 2025 or sooner

Worried what you will be asked at interview?

Well don’t, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your ‘best self’.

Worried about where to park on your interview day?

Well don’t, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.

Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?

Yes, that’s right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.

Want a morning or afternoon free from school so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?

Well, come and join us. This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school.

Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring students in science We strongly encourage candidates to reach out and find out more about Northampton Academy and this fantastic teaching opportunity.

To support you in making your decision to put in an application for the role, our subject leaders are more than happy to have an informal conversation with you to answer your questions and provide insights into teaching and learning within the academy. Better yet, arrange a visit to experience our environment first hand and see why our team love what they do.

This is an amazing opportunity to work in an outstanding academy. Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can make a significant impact on your own, and our students’, futures…. get in touch today!

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our science faculty. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to play a significant part within a dedicated and supportive team. You will be working in and making significant contributions to a team that is committed to continually raising standards. We are a large faculty with a range of subject specialists and two full time technicians to support practical learning in the classroom.

 Why Science at Northampton Academy?

STEM Programme that spans from Yr7 – Yr 13 with lots of innovative and exciting opportunities.

Brilliant facilities with a new suite of science labs to come online in September 2025.

 Students with a real passion to study science.

 Get to work with colleagues with a real depth and breadth of experience

 Fully resourced KS3/KS4 Curriculum

 Over-subscribed 6th form classes in all 3 Sciences

Efficient department in terms of ordering scientific equipment and planning lessons with shared teachers

 Well-equipped with IT to allow for effective teaching and class demos (e.g. Using our school surfaces to project a demo to the class)

 Opportunity to run paid intervention across all key stages

 Access to subject specialists and many other schools across UL to help with PD and shared resources

 Large social office space for PPA/break times with lots of natural daylight

 Regular departmental masterclasses that focus on T&L in Science and improving pedagogy

 Need to have fun in science… - Work as a team and socialise.

 We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should a suitable candidate apply.

Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Ofsted in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are RESPECT, DETERMINATION, AMBITION, TOLERANCE and INTEGRITY. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, which has been nationally recognised through the Character Quality Mark Plus, awarded in November 2021.

The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. To this end, the student behaviour system is clear and simple and easy to administer in lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:

·        No unannounced observations

·        No lesson grading

·        3 extra INSET days per year for joint team planning

·        A feedback and recognition policy that lets teachers decide the best feedback mechanism for their own classes, rather than having this prescribed centrally

 Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

 United Learning's pledge to all our academy teachers is that by working for us, you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme

More time:

• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year

and more support:

• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Support for your wellbeing

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

 If you would like to discuss the role,

please contact Wendy Butler, Head of Science – w.butler@northampton-academy.org.

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025 at 23.59pm

Link to apply:

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