Teacher of Science
Mercia Academy
Derbyshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 12 July 2015
Job overview
This is an exciting time for the right candidate to join The William Allitt School. We are a popular, oversubscribed 11-16 school in a small town close to the Peak District We offer the opportunity - and challenge – to develop your skills and future career prospects in a vibrant and innovative setting.
The school prides itself on the wide educational experience offered to students, including the exciting Opening Minds programme in Year 7, varied enrichment opportunities and a curriculum that supports success in academic and vocational qualifications.
We are confident that we can overcome the challenge presented by our ‘Special Measures’ judgement in April 2014, whilst retaining a ‘welcoming and supportive environment’. The team at the school includes a range of talented new and experienced staff who work together to ensure our students get the very best education. We currently have a vacancy for a teacher of Science to join us on our journey to outstanding. The science department is a talented, professional and forward looking team and the department has a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including very successful STEM and CREST programmes. NQTs are welcome to apply.
Please see the attached details for further information. Applications should be accompanied by a letter detailing your experience to date and your personal philosophy of education.
Candidates can apply as follows:
Contact the school: Tel: 01283 216404 and ask for Mrs Bircher
Via e-mail: dbircher@williamallitt..derbyshire.sch.uk
Via the school website: www.williamallitt.derbyshire.sch.uk where application forms are available.
Closing Date: 12th July 2015
Interview Date: TBC
Attached documents
About Mercia Academy
Mercia Academy in Derbyshire is situated in Newhall, Swadlincote and has approximately 600 students, aged 11-16, on roll. The Academy is currently part of the Falcon Educational Academies Trust and has been selected for the School Rebuilding Programme.
Headteacher
Jackie Cooper
Values and vision
Mercia Academy works to provide a broad, stimulating learning programme for all students and guides them as successful, confident and responsible citizens. The academy’s focus is the wellbeing and happiness of each child and it wants to ensure that good communication is kept at all times between parents, staff and students in order for this to be fulfilled. Mercia Academy offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in and learn new skills outside of the classroom, which include art and sports clubs. The school hopes to guide students as active citizens, while leadership skills are practiced through an active Student Council. The Academy holds a number of awards for its careers and inclusion work.
Ofsted
The Academy was rated Good for Quality of Education, Leadership and Management and Personal Development in May 2022. Behaviour and Attitudes, and therefore overall, are rated RI and the Academy is working on the improvement areas of attendance and punctuality. The inspection team noted that
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to give all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the knowledge they need to succeed in life
- The school is highly inclusive, and all feel welcome. Pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other, and with staff
- Pupils receive high-quality careers advice to help them make wise and ambitious decisions about their future
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
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