Teacher of Science – With Leadership Responsibilities
The Hinckley School
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade: TMS / UPS + TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
Teacher of Science – With Leadership Responsibilities
Grade: TMS / UPS + TLR
Full Time, Permanent
We are looking for a highly motivated Science Teacher who believes in putting students first and removing barriers, to be part of the next stage of our rapid improvement journey.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Science department with work on a multi-million-pound new STEAM building to start imminently. The successful candidate for this role will not only benefit from new state of the art facilities to deliver outstanding teaching and learning, but also join our community at the perfect time to help shape our future 11-19 provision.
The right person for the role will be a visionary in their field and be committed to making our Science department a beacon of good practice.
The role offers an opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues and professionals both in school and across The Futures Trust who commit generously of their time to train and develop colleagues. We pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, support and success, and offer focused CPDL for all staff based on their future aspirations.
The Hinckley School and the Futures Trust is passionate about building brighter futures for the young people who attend its schools, and the Trust is a rapidly growing and successful Multi Academy Trust driven by a set of compelling values:
1. Learners First – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our pupils and students within a safe and supportive environment
2. It’s About Learning – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving the learning of pupils and students underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships
3. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of pupils and students whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well-rounded individuals
The successful candidate will have experience of working in the secondary sector, possess excellent communication skills and deliver improved outcomes for learners
Why work for the Trust?
The Trust recognises that people's needs will change throughout their working lives and is committed to developing and delivering working practices and policies that are responsive to this. In addition to opportunities for professional development the Trust offers attractive reward and benefits packages including competitive rates of pay, access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, online discount at retail, travel, theme park and other leisure providers, policies to support family and carer commitments, Occupational Health services and career pathways across the Trust.
Closing date: Monday 29th April 2024
Interview date: w/c 29th April 2024
If you wish to find out more about this role and a career within The Futures Trust please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details and a link to the application form can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
Please note that all applications must be received on an application form. We do not accept CV’s.
Applications should be submitted to:- recruitment@thefuturestrust.org.uk
The Hinckley School and The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidates for all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.
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About The Hinckley School
Originally established as Hinckley Grammar School nearly 400 years ago, The Hinckley School is now a modern and aspirational learning community which retains the same commitment to placing students first and providing them with the highest quality education.
Recognised as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in September 2023, The Hinckley School is an 11-18 provider proud to serve the town of Hinckley and the surrounding areas and is committed to providing outstanding learning and achievement for all. The sense of community and belonging at The Hinckley School is clear for all to see, with staff proud to nurture strong, supportive and professional relationships with students throughout their seven-year journey. As students’ progress to GCSE and then to A Level study, they experience high expectations and inspirational teaching, an extensive range of enriching activities beyond the classroom and a learning environment which fosters self-discipline and aspiration.
A bespoke character education programme centred around PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Discipline and Engagement, alongside high-quality pastoral care and excellent academic provision, not only ensures that students graduate from The Hinckley School having secured the destinations of their dreams, but also with the characteristics, strong moral purpose and self-belief to succeed on the modern global stage.
Our partnership with the highly regarded multi academy trust, The Futures Trust, has meant significant investment into school buildings and facilities, enabling us to create a much improved and truly outstanding learning environment for all. With ‘The Bridge’, a mini school just for new Year 7 students which provides an unrivalled transition experience from Primary to Secondary School, ‘The Gateway’; a bespoke Year 8 offer, dedicated Year Hubs, a refurbished Sixth Form and planning permission secured for a multi-million-pound STEAM new build, there has never been a more exciting time to join The Hinckley School.
The ability to work with Trust colleagues from other good and outstanding schools across the region has also meant a culture of collaboration, improvement and best practice. At all levels our staff benefit from support, mentorship, CPD and progression opportunities across the Trust family of 8 schools in Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Staff development, workload and well-being is a high priority for all leaders within the school. Working together with The Futures Trust, The Hinckley School is building brighter futures for its students, its staff and its community.
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