Total 2 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Southend on Sea, SS1 1NX

What skills and experience we're looking for

You are able to apply for the targeted retention incentive payment of £5K from the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This is applicable to eligible teachers of chemistry, computing, maths and physics.

Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialism in chemistry or physics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the St Leonards Academy and we are looking to appoint a creative and dedicated Teacher of Science with a passion for their subject and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues and delivering high quality, engaging and effective learning. We are open to the right candidate regardless of specialism.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers.

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Your new school
This is a super exciting opportunity to join one of our partnership schools for two terms from January 2025 to July 2025 as a teacher of Science. This school is a large school based in Stoke-on-Trent, and they are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their students and young people. This role will commence in January 2025 and will run through for two terms, covering maternity leave.

Your new role
Our partner school is looking for an ambitious and passionate teacher of Science who will ensure the needs of their pupils are at the forefront. It's about ensuring that every pupil, whatever their level of ability, enjoys the support they need to achieve exceptional results. You will be joining this school on a full-time basis where you can experience teaching in a school that has high behaviour expectations to ensure the school's teachers can do their job as effectively as possible. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching all three science elements at both KS3 and KS4 level. However, this is not essential. ECTs are also welcome to apply for this position.

What you'll need to succeed
This school has a strong ethos and culture, so you will need to mirror their ambitious strategies. You will also need to hold QTS in the UK to be considered for this position.

What you'll get in return
You will experience working in a very positive working environment, have the support of a highly committed and professional staff team and will work alongside committed and collaborative colleagues.

What you need to do now
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