We’re looking for a Teacher of Science with a specialism in either Chemistry or Physics and excellent subject knowledge to teach classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 from April 2025. At Benfield, our Science department is supportive and committed, and we’re looking for someone who can join our team and make a significant contribution to improving the learning experiences of our young people whilst also raising attainment.
We’re looking for someone who can inspire and influence and who:
* Has a successful track record that demonstrates high-quality teaching and learning with positive learner outcomes.
* Has experience contributing to the design and delivery of the curriculum.
* Can make effective use of resources to design and teach effective lessons and activities.
Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11–16 school with a distinct ethos and a strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment are evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, our students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and able to achieve their aspirations.
Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
In return, we offer:
* Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
* A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
* The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi-academy trust.
* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
* Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government, etc.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider
* Good transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road
If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive in a collegiate and positive atmosphere, click to apply.
Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024.
NEAT Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.