Teacher of Science

Role:

Teacher of Science (with the ability to deliver general or Biology/Chemistry or Physics units on the Applied Science qualifications.)

Full or Part time

Our opportunity:

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated and specialist teacher of science to support our vision to transform the lives of young people in North Sheffield. Applied Science at levels 2 and 3 are extremely popular subjects, with high proportions of learners progressing into higher education and related careers. We also offer Biology at GCSE to support students to access nursing and midwifery courses at university.

We are looking for someone who:

·        is an inspirational teacher with a strong occupational/ academic background

·        has the ambition to develop their career through Continuing Professional Development

·        can work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the department and the sixth form on our journey to ‘Outstanding’

·        can use their expertise and industry experience to deliver a high-quality curriculum  

·        can develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of our learners in readiness for their next steps into higher education, training and employment

·        has a proven track record of achieving good or outstanding results, though we also welcome applications from ECTs

 This is an exciting opportunity to work in the 16-19 setting of a 2-19 multi-academy trust which is committed to raising academic standards and attainment. You will be provided with a programme of professional development that will enable you to continue to develop your craft in a sixth form that is highly focused on staff wellbeing.

We can offer:

·        A hardworking department with friendly and supportive colleagues

·        An excellent learning environment

·        Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme

·        High quality professional development and support

·        Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking 2-19 Sheffield Trust

·        A chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

·        Various health and wellbeing benefits including a free onsite gym, Wellbeing and Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), employee discount scheme and dedicated staff wellbeing events.

We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Longley Park Sixth Form Academy and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy to meet the team and our committed student body.

Want to find out more? To arrange an informal chat please contact Matthew Fieldsend by email MFieldsend@brigantiatrust.net. 

All candidates are expected to read the safeguarding policy which can be found at https://www.longleypark.ac.uk/parent-information/policies-and-procedures

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.