Teacher of Biology - Maternity Cover
Knutsford Academy
Cheshire East
- £25,714 - £36,961 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2021
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a fixed term teacher of Biology to cover for maternity leave. A commitment to promoting the highest possible academic success and all-round development of our students is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented and well-motivated teacher to join our large, innovative and supportive Science faculty.
The successful candidate will have an affinity with young people and be outward thinking in their approach to teaching and learning with the enthusiasm to develop these popular subjects and a vision to continue the excellent work already undertaken. You must have very good subject knowledge and be committed to raising the achievement and aspirations of all students. An ability to teach to A Level is required.
You will:
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner; committed to achieving and sustaining high standards of Learning and Teaching.
• Have an enthusiastic and inspirational approach to the delivery of Science across the full 11-18 age range.
• Have positive classroom management skills, high expectations and a commitment to the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
• Be highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to work with other high achieving professionals.
• Be active and involved in the extra-curricular life of the faculty.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for you to gain experience in teaching across all age levels and abilities as part of the core curriculum, and specializing with students in the sixth form.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mr James Whittaker, Headteacher on contact@knutsfordacademy.org.uk or 01565 633294. For further information about the school, please visit our website https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/
As an equal opportunities employer The Learning Alliance is committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from members of minority groups. As part of the Academy Trust’s policy to safeguard children an enhanced DBS will be applied for.
We will only contact candidates that have been short-listed for interview. If you do not receive a communication from Mr J Whittaker or our HR team within 10 working days of the closing date you can safely assume that you have not been invited to interview.
Attached documents
- Knutsford Academy Year Book.pdf4.12MB
- Trust information.pdf196.49KB
- Welcome Letter to applicants from Knutsford Academy.pdf163.51KB
- Welcome letter to applicants from Trust.pdf130.4KB
- KA & CSS recruitment pack.pdf374.68KB
- School prospectus7.95MB
- Brochure4.42MB
- Inspection report469.21KB
- Letter from the headteacher172.59KB
- Privacy Notice317.51KB
- General details7.39MB
About Knutsford Academy
Knutsford Academy provides secondary education to over 1200 students aged from 11 to 18 in the historic town of Knutsford, less than 20 miles from the centre of Manchester and minutes from the M6 motorway. Students arrive in Year 7 from the local primary schools in Knutsford and we also attract a number of students from the south Manchester and Northwich areas. The school formed in 1953 as Knutsford High School and still operates from the original site in the centre of the town, it transferred to Academy status in 2012.
Knutsford Academy and Cheshire Studio School are part of The Learning Partnership.
The Learning Partnership is a new multi-academy trust that was formed on 1st September 2023 as a merger between The Learning Alliance and The Learning for Life Partnership. The trust consists of fourteen schools, eight of which are primary schools and six are secondary schools, all based across East Cheshire and North Staffordshire.
Our School Vision:
Academic Excellence - We provide a supportive and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve academic excellence at Knutsford Academy.
Strong Community - We draw on the strength of our community within Knutsford Academy and work with our local community around Knutsford.
World Class Opportunities - We aim to prepare our students for life beyond school by providing world class opportunities.
Our School Values -
Ambition - We have high expectations of ourselves and work hard to achieve them.
Respect - We respect ourselves, our environment and other people.
Kindness - We look after ourselves and others and celebrate our differences, because they are what make us unique.
The Knutsford Academy Team
Knutsford Academy is led by Headteacher Karen Key, who oversees the strategy and running of the school. There are currently over 60 teachers at the school and a support team who all work collectively to deliver the very best for our students.
Professional Development
We provide a range of training programmes through our own teacher training school, including a PGCE run in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, together with a personal development programme for those looking to progress to the next step, offering the NPQML and NPQSL, run in partnership with the Star Institute.
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