Teacher of Science
The Sutton Academy
St. Helens
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 January 2025
Job overview
The Principal and Governors are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Science to join a strong department on its journey to outstanding. This role will suit either newly or recently qualified, enthusiastic and aspirational teachers or those with excellent practice who wish to share their expertise and make a difference. The Academy offers a bespoke CPD and coaching programme, which is evidence informed and grounded in the latest research. You will be joining an established faculty of Science which prides itself on a collaborative approach to curriculum development. All teachers within the faculty show an unwavering commitment to professional development so they can be the best for our students. The successful candidate will be a hardworking teacher who is fully committed to being the best practitioner they can be so they can make a difference to the students at The Sutton Academy. Applications should be returned to vacancies@thesuttonacademy.org.uk
This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, The Sutton Academy will undertake general onlinesearches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
Closing Date:12 noon, 13 January 2025
Interview Date:TBC
To apply please go to our website - https://www.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/joiningus/vacancies
Attached documents
About The Sutton Academy
The Sutton Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in St Helens, Merseyside. It is part of a single-academy trust called The Sutton Academy Trust and sponsored by St Helens College. The school will provide 1550 places to secondary and sixth form students between the ages of 11-18, when fully subscribed.
The school opened as a new provision in September 2010.
Principal
Paul Willerton
Values and Vision
The school places an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, shown by its mission statement “Together Students Achieve”. It is part of an environment that aims to respect the individual needs of its students, allowing for social and emotional - as well as physical and intellectual -development for all the children involved. Ensuring that the academic work moves at a pace that benefits all students, there is a Student Development Centre for vulnerable students, alongside support for student literacy, numeracy and behavioural and social skills.
With its role as both a secondary school and a sixth form college, it is an academy that always strives to provide the highest quality of continuity possible for students at each stage of their education.
Ofsted
“Students are proud of their academy. It is a calm and orderly place to learn, where most students work hard, and all feel safe. Leaders at all levels, including governors, have acted effectively to improve the academy. They have raised the quality of teaching by eliminating any inadequate practice, and have improved students’ behaviour. They have clear and convincing plans to improve the academy further.”
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