Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science - 0.6fte

Maternity Cover - 1-year

£31,650 to £49,083

Required for January 2025.

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our Science Team. The successful candidate will be required to teach Science to the full range of pupils at Key Stage 3 & 4. A Specialism in Chemistry and the ability to teach KS5 Chemistry would be an advantage. This post would be an ideal first post for an ECT – our excellent ECT programme is further enhanced by support across the Academy Trust.

Are you:

·  passionate about teaching and learning?

·  an excellent practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a positive attitude?

·  an outstanding and innovative teacher?

·  able to teach across a range of ages and abilities?

·  a firm believer in the potential of all pupils?

We can offer you:

·        the opportunity for professional growth

·        first class continuing professional development opportunities

·        a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment

·        access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members

·        Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload  

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding

For further information or to visit the school, please contact:-

Lorna Jennings – PA to Headteacher

Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

Telephone: 0114 234 8805         

Email: applications@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk

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Closing date: 5 December 2024 - 12noon

Shortlisting: 6 December 2024

Interviews: w/c 9 December 2024