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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Hollingworth Academy

Rochdale

Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
1st January 2015
Apply by:
10 November 2014

Job overview

Are you a qualified science teacher searching for a fixed term teaching post? This post could be a career development opportunity for you. Hollingworth Academy can offer an extensive package of support which will ensure you continue to develop your teaching skills.

The support package could include;

  • Continued Professional Development to develop your classroom practitioner skills;
  • Extensive professional learning opportunities including Teacher Learning Communities;
  • A chance to be involved in a number of extra-curricular activities and more.

Please contact the HR Manager on 01706 292800 if you would like to discuss this further.

We currently have a full time, fixed term maternity cover teaching vacancy within our Science Department. In 2014 the percentage of pupils achieving 2 A*- C GCSE grades within Science was 65%. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, passionate and have excellent subject knowledge.

Hollingworth Academy is an oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive situated off the M62/M60 in the town of Milnrow, Rochdale. In 2009 an Ofsted Inspection graded Hollingworth as 'Outstanding' and since that report academic standards have risen still further.

Closing date: Noon Monday 10th November 2014
Interviews: w/c 17th November 2014

If you would like to visit our school and find out more about the role, please book a place on our open event by emailing dbeaumont@hollingworthacademy.co.uk.

Open Event Date: Friday 7th November 2014, 2pm - 3.30pm

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dbeaumont@hollingworthacademy.co.uk by noon on Monday 10th November 2014.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.

Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased or operated and occupied by the school.

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About Hollingworth Academy

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Thank you for your interest in working at Hollingworth Academy; we are a vibrant and caring school in Milnrow, Rochdale.


In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark; the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status.

Hollingworth Academy is now one of two academies in the recently formed Hollingworth Learning Trust, along with Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of both academies, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.

Our ethos is built on three pillars of,

Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

These values are at the heart of everything we do,

RESPECT

Respect at Hollingworth is the care and value we have for ourselves, other people and our community.

RESPECT YOURSELF – Respect starts with the individual. We all strive to ‘be the best that we can be’.

RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE – We show respect to others by being polite and courteous. We value diversity and promote equality and equity.

RESPECT OUR COMMUNITY – We all follow the rules which help make Hollingworth​ a safe school in which teachers can teach and students can learn.

RESPONSIBILITY

We act responsibly and accept the consequences of our actions. We will support our students’ development to become responsible citizens on a local, national and global level who respect and protect the rights of everyone in society.

We work with a range of local and national partners to ensure that the children at Hollingworth get a great education.

We will protect the environment and educate our students to actively contribute to a sustainable future.

RESILIENCE

We accept that learning is challenging, takes time and involves making mistakes. We improve by remaining positive, working hard, being determined and never giving up.​

Resilience is also necessary in developing the grit and determination to persevere both at an individual level but also in the pursuit of personal values and beliefs.​

Background & Vision:

Hollingworth Academy has a simple vision; 'Everyone Excels Everyday'.

The vision we have for our academy is that we excel in providing a World Class education where all students make outstanding progress which:

· Fosters proactive engagement with memorable experiences.

· Nurtures them to develop social attitudes and behaviours founded upon the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience.

· Enables them to be thriving, positive and influential members of any inclusive, successful community.

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