Teacher of Science(Maternity Leave Cover)

Based in West London, just 15 minutes from Clapham Junction, Rivers Academy is a Comprehensive Secondary School committed to supporting outstanding outcomes for our students. We work hard to foster high levels of self-worth within an Academy community that has the very highest expectations across uniform, behaviour, attendance, and punctuality. We want to empower future generations to follow their dreams. 

Rivers is a great place to work too, with a strong focus on career development. Many of the staff that trained with us are now in Leadership positions and being on that development journey with our staff is important to us. 

At Rivers we ask our students to take risks, be creative and make mistakes. As educators we are encouraged to think big, improvise and fail forward, through leveraging student interests, incorporating real world problems and using professional tools / expertise to design engaging intradisciplinary projects that drive student’s curiosity for learning. 

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate Science Teacher to join us at Rivers Academy. You would be joining a team who enjoy developing a real love for Science in students.

We seek to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Science Teacher with a strong commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for the students for whom we work. This role is fixed term to cover a period of maternity leave. 

Job Description:

Teacher of Science (Maternity Leave Cover)

MPS

We simply love science at Rivers Academy, would you like to join our team of established specialist science staff? 

Our passion is unlocking the awe and wonder of science for our students, helping them understand how science can improve human life at every level, from individual comfort to global issues.

Science is thriving at Rivers Academy, we have Post 16 classes in each of the science specialisms, testament to the teaching which has inspired students throughout Key Stage 3 and 4 at Rivers Academy.

The Academy is recruiting for someone who shares our drive to engage and motivate every child to achieve their potential, who will play an important role in our unique and growing Academy. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of Science, who will also play an important pastoral role in leading and Academic Mentoring (Tutor) group.

What we offer:

-         A well-resourced, established and flourishing Science Department

-         A collaborative working environment

-         A personalised approach to Continuous Professional Development Training

-         Competitive Salaries and Pay Progression

-         Supportive Leadership Team

-         Students with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and succeed

-         Open and positive working environment

-         Fully Equipped fitness suite

-         Feedback and Advice

-         Excellent Transport Links to Central London (30 minutes) and Heathrow Airport (15 minutes)

-         A wider Supportive Trust network

-         Employee Assistance Programme

-         Parking on Site

For more information or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Tamara Buckey (HR Executive/PA to the Principal)

Please also see attached Application Pack for more details including Job Description and Person Specification

How to Apply

Please click the ‘fast apply’ button and fill out the application form

When applying, you must fill in the supporting statement section on the application form stating specific examples from your own experience demonstrating how you meet the professional expertise and skills criteria in the person specification.

Closing date – 25th October 2024

Interviews – TBC – On an ongoing basis

About Aspirations

Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment:

Aspirations are committed to safeguarding and undertake pre-employment checks in accordance with DfE requirements.