Are you passionate about igniting curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientists? Brixham College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Teacher of Science to join our team from November 2024. You will join a committed team of Science Teachers and will be instrumental in providing an outstanding education at the College. The successful candidate will be a creative and dynamic practitioner with a passion for Science that enthuses and engages students of all abilities and ages, having high expectations of all students to help them fulfil their potential. This post is suitable for either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT). You will benefit from a vast support network including senior leaders, fellow teachers within the school and across the South Hub and our Trust. What you will need to succeed: For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description Be a qualified Teacher of Science and able to deliver to KS3 & KS4 Be passionate about teaching and learning and improving the life chances of our students Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum High expectations for yourself and the students to ensure that all achieve their very best An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools The vacancy will initially be a cover position which will graduate into a full time permanent position. About You About Us Brixham College is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a fantastic learning environment and ethos located in Torbay. The College is committed to serving the local community, championing inclusion, and seeking innovative ways to engage students and their families. Whilst academic success is very important, at Brixham College we believe that there is more to a good education. As well as ensuring our students succeed in exams, we aim to develop our values of high expectations, knowledge, character, leadership and continued improvement in all our children. “We are rightly proud of being a comprehensive school providing excellent educational opportunities for all children, irrespective of ability or aptitude.” Mr M Eager, Principal Extra-curricular opportunities enable pupils to develop their talents and interests. Some pupils have leadership roles. Pupils are proud of the support that they give to charities – Ofsted 2023 To find out more about our school click here. The Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to: Think about their Thinking Be their Best self Shape their Success In this way we transform life chances To learn more about our Trust click here What our Trust will offer you: Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels. Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. Teacher Pension Scheme : Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Collaborative Support : Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust. Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development. CPD : Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations. Chartered Teacher Status : As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher. Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings. Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers. Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Brixham College. TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff. : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme. Store Discounts : Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers. Convenient Parking : Park for free in our staff car park on-site. Next Steps If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Jordan Walls ( [email protected] ) to arrange an informal conversation about the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]