We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team at Castlefield Campus, Hulme - Manchester. This role would involve being responsible for Key Stage 3 science.
Responsibilities:
* A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.
* Experience of teaching Science to Key Stage 3 pupils.
* Excellent understanding of assessment in Science, using this to improve outcomes for all learners.
* Experience of planning high interest activities to make Science come alive to this SEMH cohort.
* High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to work as a team.
* The ability to work towards deadlines.
* The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
* Excellent attendance and punctuality.
* Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum.
What we offer:
* A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
* Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
* A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
* Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
* A successful NQT support program.
* Free onsite parking.
* Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
* Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
You will fully participate in the life of the school, assisting with extra-curricular activities and will take a lead responsibility for a subject area or cross curricular responsibility across the school. We want someone who is able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and to develop a provision to allow them to thrive.
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the headteacher for an informal conversation.
Start Date is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks. Preferably in February; however, we will consider any notice periods that need to be served.
About Castlefield Campus
Castlefield Campus is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.
Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.
Ambition Community Trust (ACT) is a dynamic Multi-Academy Trust committed to transforming the lives of children and their communities through inclusive, relational education. Our ethos is rooted in the belief that emotional safety, strong relationships, and high-quality teaching are the foundations of educational success and long-term well-being.
As a Trust, we are passionate about fostering compassionate relationships, promoting equity and excellence for all, and achieving quality through collaboration. Our schools operate as a community of practice, valuing the individuality of each school while sharing a common goal: to ensure that every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our Schools:
* Millbrook Primary School (Tameside) – Outstanding, 2024
* Greswell Primary School (Tameside) – Good, 2024
* Corrie Primary and Nursery School (Tameside) – Good, 2021
* Russell Scott Primary School (Tameside) – Good, 2023
* Broomwood Primary School (Trafford) – Good, 2024
* Gorse Hall Primary School (Tameside) – Good, 2023
* Meade Hill (SEMH) and Castlefield Campus (Manchester) – Good, 2024
* Southern Cross (SEMH) (Manchester) – Good, 2024
* Tameside Pupil Referral Unit (Tameside) – Good, 2022
Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, where schools work together to share expertise, innovate, and continuously improve outcomes for all students. Central to our vision is Relational Inclusion, an evidence-informed framework that addresses the root causes of barriers to learning, particularly the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties, and adverse childhood experiences.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially discussing the role with you in the near future. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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