Teacher of Science (with the ability to teach A Level Chemistry desirable)
The Milton Keynes Academy
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 January 2015
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2014
Job overview
Come and join Milton Keynes Academy, judged good with outstanding features by Ofsted in April 2014.
The Milton Keynes Academy (MKA) is an academy with a growing reputation and strong community and business links. Our academy is underpinned by a nurturing ethos based on our core values of inclusivity and compassion to help us achieve our mission of "Everyone Achieves."
You will be joining The Milton Keynes Academy at a very exciting time on our journey to become an Outstanding school.
The Academy caters for 1300 students aged 11-19. Our aim is to maximise the potential of all our students, become a centre of excellence for Business and Enterprise learning and be at the heart of our community.
We seek to recruit top practitioners to create a formidable staff team capable of delivering the high standards the students deserve and are looking for an enthusiastic, high calibre Teacher to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning and contribute to our continuing development to the next stage of our transformation.
We have superb facilities so that students can benefit from well-equipped, specially designed areas for all subjects. There are six science laboratories and every student is able to study separate science subjects.
The successful candidate will engage, challenge, motivate and maximise the potential of all of our students. In return, The Milton Keynes Academy offers the chance to develop your skills and enhance your career development through a wealth of CPD opportunities. You will need to thrive on challenge, be an inspirational team player and have a passion for enabling change for students and across the wider community. In return, The Milton Keynes Academy offers the chance to join an Organisation with a national reputation for consistently improving results and an opportunity for the right candidate to establish and develop their career as a teacher.
The hours of work during term time are from 8:15am to 4:45pm Monday to Thursday inclusive and 8:15am to 3:30pm on Friday, with 40 minutes lunch break each day and a morning break of 20 minutes.
The Academy offers a Health Plan in conjunction with Simply Health, further details can be found on their website; www.simplyhealth.co.uk.
If you are interested in becoming part of our team, building on our success and joining us on our journey to become an outstanding academy, please visit our website to download an application form or contact us via careers@miltonkeynesacademy.co.uk.
The closing date will be midday on Monday 03 November 2014
Interviews will take place week as soon as possible following the closing date
Please submit your application to careers@miltonkeynesacademy.co.uk.
The Milton Keynes Academy is sponsored by Edge and Thomas Telford School. Edge is a not-for-profit Organisation that promotes practical and vocational learning. To find out more about Edge visit www.edge.co.uk.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Thomas Telford School is one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the Country achieving outstanding outcomes at all key stages. To find out more about Thomas Telford School visit www.ttsonline.net.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Address: Fulwoods Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes MK6 5LA
Web: www.miltonkeynesacademy.co.uk
Email: careers@miltonkeynesacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01908 341700
About The Milton Keynes Academy
- The Milton Keynes Academy
- Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK6 5LA
- United Kingdom
The Milton Keynes Academy is a co-educational, non-selective secondary school for students aged 11-18. We are a member of the Creative Education Trust, a charity and multi-academy trust with a network of non-selective primary and secondary state schools. Together, we work to empower young people with the knowledge, skills and creativity they need to succeed in school and in life.
Our proactive approach to developing positive outcomes for our students has been recognised by Ofsted. In January 2023, Ofsted recognised our potential to continue our journey towards a ‘good’ school. We believe that our academy exists for its children and for our community. Our ethos of high expectations emphasises traditional core values of Respect,Responibily,Aspirations, Resilence,Equality.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced supporting students to achieve in both academic and vocational qualifications. Teachers are committed, talented and passionate about delivering an engaging education. The school day starts at 8:40am and formal lessons end at 3:25pm. Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
The Milton Keynes Academy is architecturally inspiring, boasting truly outstanding facilities and cutting edge resources. In 2018, a significant financial investment has provided a spacious restaurant, a further suite of science laboratories and a gym.
The Milton Keynes Academy is a nurturing school where students are happy to learn. We care for our students when they need support, and celebrate with them when they succeed.
We harness the expertise of employers and local higher and further educational institutions to ensure that our students are aware of the diverse career paths available and have the employability skills to be successful in their next steps.
By choosing to come to The Milton Keynes Academy, you will be joining a team of professionals that are highly valued. We will provide you with care, support and a comprehensive induction bespoke to your individual needs. We invest in our staff by providing professional development opportunities in order to nurture outstanding teachers and leaders of the future.
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