Teacher of Science
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917 - £38,633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February 2018
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2017
Job overview
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
(Temporary post to cover Maternity Leave)
Salary: MPS/UPS (£22,917 - £38,633)
Start Date: February 2018
We are looking for an outstanding teacher of Science to match the aspirations of our students. The post is to cover a maternity leave for a minimum of two terms. We are ambitious for every learner so we know we will have to match our expectations from you with the salary and opportunity for personal development. Whether you are newly qualified, experienced, or looking for new challenges, this post will place you at the heart of a good and improving school. If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of them, then we want to hear from you.
Hummersknott was inspected by Ofsted in October 2013. The Academy was judged to be a ‘good’ school. We believe we have the staff and students to rapidly improve to outstanding as Ofsted stated in their report.
Want to work in a Good school which Ofsted described as having:
‘an exemplary relationship between staff and students’
‘a strong learning environment’
and also commented that
‘student behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary’
Interested?
Phone the Academy on 01325 246473 or email jobapplications@hummersknott.org.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy is committed to all aspects of personal development, is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves.
Application packs can be found on our website www.hummersknott.org.uk
Closing date: 4 December 2017 at 12.30 pm.
Attached documents
About Hummersknott Academy
Hummersknott Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Darlington, County Durham. At its most recent inspection there were 1,228 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Hummersknott Academy was founded in 1955 as a girls’ high school and converted to academy status in 2012. In 2007, the school underwent an extensive £15 million regeneration project. The area of Hummersknott is located in the west of Darlington and has a population of around 3,500. Extensive facilities at the school include a dance studio, ceramics area, recording studio, sports hall and a 3G artificial football pitch.
Principal
James Keating
Values and vision
The Hummersknott Academy Trust is committed to providing outstanding, inclusive learning for all pupils regardless of their ability. Success is built upon partnership between parents, pupils, staff, local community groups and global link schools. The aim is to develop every aspect of the people within the school community so that they can live successful and fulfilled lives.
Hummersknott Academy has been a specialist language college since 2005. The curriculum is flexible and aimed at making sure all pupils have choice and can succeed.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of pupils is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. The thirst for excellence that leaders show in all aspects of the academy’s work is outstanding.”
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