Science Teacher - Assistant Curriculum Leader

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Curriculum Leader to join the Science Department and to deliver a high-quality Science curriculum at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.  This role will work closely with the Head of Science.

Atherton High is a school on the move and the successful candidate will join the school at a very exciting point of its transition. The school sits at the heart of the town’s community and has gone through transformational change in the past 18 months. It has recently joined the Educational Partnership Trust (EPT) and is over subscribed for the first time in its history.

This is the ideal time for someone who is willing to learn from others and join a team that is transforming the education and life chances of Atherton pupils. This person must have a deep understanding of themselves, but their values and moral purpose must be aligned to those at Atherton High.

At Atherton we care deeply about the development of staff and firmly believe in extensive CPD for all. Not only do senior and middle leaders have a vested interest in developing all staff but all teachers invest time in each other, with a real community sense but also with a great deal of fun!

Staff welfare is a strength at Atherton; we do not have a mere checklist approach but a genuine human touch to caring for our staff. Without great staff who are committed to our pupils, we can never achieve our goal of a world class education for the young people of Atherton.

Our pupils need investment from teachers but require teachers with the highest standards and expectations. We work tirelessly to address the needs of our pupils, but this is still maintained through a warm, yet strict approach.

We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. Please contact the School Business Manager – rwilson@athertonhigh.com.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. The successful candidate will have a passion for Science and a strong commitment to making a difference to the lives of our pupils. You will be committed to developing pupils’ love of Science using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning and drive students to reaching their potential.

What does this job do?

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

What are the job requirements?

• Excellent professional knowledge and understanding of national and examination curricular requirements of the subject
• Excellent knowledge of Science with the ability to plan lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Established as an effective teacher across the age and ability range
• Good knowledge of current educational research relating to the subject and wider aspects of how pupil learn
• A thorough understanding of and commitment to safeguarding children and young people
• Some experience of successfully teaching to KS3-KS4 students, with a clear understanding of the teaching provision required in secondary schools.
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and re-prioritise workload when needed
• Excellent ICT skills for teaching

About Atherton High School:

‘Our curriculum ambition at Atherton High School is to make learning irresistible for all'. We have designed a challenging and ambitious curriculum to provide the best learning opportunities for all our students to aspire and achieve.

Our core values that drive our curriculum are:

• Aspiration for all to improve life chances for every student.
• Excellence in learning through an ambitious knowledge and vocabulary rich curriculum for all.
• Character and personal development to equip all of our students to succeed in life.

At Atherton High School what is taught is coherently planned and sequenced to equip students to succeed in life. Our curriculum supports students from all backgrounds, including those who are disadvantaged, so students can access a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum. Our school community believes strongly in providing disadvantaged pupils with a curriculum that enables them to reach the academic standards of their non-disadvantaged peers. Our goal is to bring our young people into the big conversations of subject disciplines, to bring depth to our curriculum, so they can understand the world around them.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme including, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities including our Emerging Leaders programmes.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

Safeguarding Information

The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.