Lead Teacher of Physics
London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
Newham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015 or January 2016
- Apply by:
- 17 July 2015
Job overview
LAE seeks an experienced graduate teacher of Physics to lead this subject. The applicant appointed is likely to have a proven track record of effective teaching and he or she will have obtained excellent public examination results with his or her classes at previous schools. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that he or she is an outstanding administrator as well as an innovative academic leader, with not only a passion for the subject but also the ambition to build a successful department.
The Lead Teacher of Physics will be responsible for overseeing the teaching of Physics to sixth formers in Years 12 and 13. The department in September will consist of two other members of staff. Physics is a popular subject at LAE – this year 50 sixthformers are studying the subject at AS Level and 32 sixthformers are studying the subject at A2 Level. The department has a partnership with Highgate School, partner school of LAE, and expert colleagues from this school support learning and teaching, including planning for practicals.
A Physics education at the LAE should go beyond the classroom. The successful candidate will be innovative in terms of speakers and encourage the sixthformers to enter competitions such as the Physics Olympiad. It is expected that there will be candidates for the top universities, and the new Lead Teacher will ensure that there is a challenging extension programme in place to guide these candidates.
The new Lead Teacher will have the opportunity to take this department forward at an exciting time for the LAE. We seek a teacher committed to high academic standards but also one who can communicate to young people a passionate enthusiasm for the subject.
Child Protection
All members of staff must comply with LAE’s Safeguarding & Welfare Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety and welfare of our sixthformers, these concerns must be reported immediately in accordance with the policy.
The London Academy of Excellence is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application process
Applications should be submitted to applications@excellencelondon.ac.uk by 9am on Friday 17 July. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22 July.
Please submit a covering letter of no more than one side of A4 together with a CV and the LAE Application Form, available on the LAE website. Only applications including the LAE Application Form will be considered. Applications will be considered as they arrive.
If you have questions about the role or the application process, please contact tom.sawbridge@excellencelondon.ac.uk
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About London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- Broadway House, 322 High Street
- London
- E15 1AJ
- United Kingdom
“An inspirational school”
LAE is one of the highest-performing sixth form colleges in the United Kingdom. Our average A level grade is an A* and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. LAE consistently secures top university destinations for all students. The school is particularly proud of its success helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to a Russell Group university and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge.
However, academic success if only one aspect of life at LAE. Our links with partner schools, employers and universities are combined with a rich and varied co-curricular offer that encompasses sport, music, arts, volunteering and careers experience. The provision is truly unique and sets LAE apart as an inspirational school.
Successful candidates will be joining an diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.
LAE can offer you:
· The opportunity to gain experience of teaching and working with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.
· An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.
· Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.
· A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.
· A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships.
LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.
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