Teacher of Science
The Wellington Academy
Tidworth, Wiltshire
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2015
Job overview
Applicants for Fixed Term will be considered
Location: Tidworth, Wiltshire – 8 miles from Andover, 17 miles from Salisbury, SP11 9RR
Wellington Academy opened in 2009 and is set in a unique rural area within the growing ‘super-garrison’ for the Army on Salisbury Plain. We have the second highest number of service families of any secondary school nationally and play a major role in delivering the new cross-government military covenant.
As an organisation we are committed to providing exceptional continuous professional development in order to effectively support all staff and secure the best learning environment for our students. Our sponsor, Wellington College, is the only independent school to have given its name to an academy, which has involved the development of a purpose built £32million campus, including twin boarding houses.
We work closely with the excellent Science department at Wellington College and provide the opportunity for all our staff to work with this extraordinary and innovative teaching school.
All applicants must apply using the Academy’s application form, available with more details from our website at www.thewellingtonacademy.org.uk.
Closing date for all applications is 20th March 2015 and interviews will take place shortly after.
This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to full references, a Barred List and an Enhanced DBS check.
Wellington Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.
About The Wellington Academy
The Wellington Academy, as part of the Ascend Learning Trust, offers opportunities that are quite unique in a state school. There is something for every student to participate in; be it the Combined Cadet Force; Wheeler programme; Global Leadership China project; The Talent Tap and China Internship, as well as having a host of other opportunities to succeed both at school or beyond. This year a large group of our students have had the opportunity to serve internships in top London companies and also work in China and Thailand at our sister schools for a year.
Our curriculum is focused on ensuring every student is equipped to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. In addition to English, Maths and Science we continue to reintroduce more of the creative subjects. We know the impact these can have on building confidence and an enjoyment of school. We want students to have the chance to exhibit their talents, be it in drama, dance, music or sport. The Academy’s stunning theatre, dance studio, music practice rooms and sporting facilities are second to none and we look forward to sharing these talents with you as parents/carers through performances at school.
The Wellington Academy sits at the heart of the community. It is here to serve and we work closely with charities and our local primary schools. We provide support in the delivery of subjects such as French and run sports days. We value our close ties with other organisations; it is likely that your child will already know us well! Our links with the army are very strong; we welcome the diversity and cultural variety its presence gives to the school. Children who have recently moved from other parts of the country, returned from abroad and those who have joined our Boarding House, offer an insight into an international world with all its unlimited potential.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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