What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Science Teacher with an infectious passion for the subject to join us.
Applications from ECTs are most welcome. This is an exciting opportunity for you to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for our students.
To be successful, you will be committed to creating and securing high standards of learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour, as well as having a positive impact on academic results throughout the department. With a passion for teaching Science, you will have the desire to motivate and engage students. You must be confident in the delivery of Science and have the ambition and dedication to continue to develop the curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching.
You will be joining a thriving and passionate faculty whose vision is to equip our students with the powerful scientific knowledge they need to share the same passion as their teachers.
For any ECT applications, we offer an excellent Early Careers Teacher programme, and you will be fully supported through your ECT years by a mentor and dedicated Assistant Principal.
If you are an ECT looking to join a supportive and nurturing environment, we would love to receive an application from you.
What the school offers its staff
Vision & Aims – Affinity Learning Partnership
Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:
• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust
CPD
The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.
In Return
We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Access to a fully fitted fitness suite, located on-site at The de Ferrers Academy
Further details about the role
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216837 and ask to speak to the HR Team.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.