This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington. We are an oversubscribed forward-thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high-quality education for our local community, and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted. We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave, and kind.
As with all posts at Amington, we are looking for dedicated, committed, and inspirational individuals to provide high-quality teaching to our wonderful students.
If successful, you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, and we invest in our staff by offering protected time, within the Academy day, for continual professional development. We have dedicated time to create a feedback and assessment policy that prioritises student progress but utilises live marking in the classroom and whole-class feedback to enable staff to use their PPA time to focus on delivering exceptional learning. Collaboration flourishes within our faculties, and shared planning empowers our staff to offer an exciting and unreservedly ambitious, challenging, and engaging curriculum.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual with a proven track record of high-impact teaching or an ambitious ECT.
We care about our staff, and staff wellbeing is integral to our decision-making. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee and by committing to the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter.
Those individuals who are excited by being part of a journey to outstanding are encouraged to visit the academy and meet with our Principal, Mr Andrew Deen. To arrange a visit, please contact the Principal’s PA at sfarley@lfata.org.uk.
Key Information
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2025
Salary: MPR/UPR
Closing Date: Friday 4th October
What We Can Offer You
* A supportive, cohesive, and exciting working environment
* The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
* Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
* A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
* Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
About The Trust
Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service, and care.
We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing, and happiness are at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.
The Local Area
Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.
* Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10
* Direct trains from Birmingham (15 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)
* Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away
Person Specification
* A well-qualified teacher in Science, with a strong teaching record.
* Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge and responsibilities of the appointment, including managing an ambitious and driven team of teachers.
* Excellent in-depth knowledge of the place of Science in the development of young people.
* An interest in the latest developments in Science teaching and research.
* Excellent relationships with students and peers.
* A willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning and a passion for curriculum and pedagogy.
* An invested interest in other Science-related subjects.
* High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience, and determination.
* Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
Job Description
* Support the ethos and values and overall purpose of the Academy.
* Raise standards and the profile of Science across the Academy.
* Lead department meetings alongside the Faculty Leader, in order to disseminate information, pedagogy, and motivate colleagues.
* Support the Faculty Leader and Deputy Faculty Leader in whole faculty and whole school initiatives.
* Collaborate with the Faculty Leader to identify groups of KS4 students at risk of underachieving and support in the provision of impactful teaching and learning strategies.
* Lead the maintaining and updating of resources for teaching, including curriculum design and schemes of work.
* Regularly lead the evaluation of the curriculum through staff and student voice.
* Support the Faculty Leader in the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning within the department and across the Academy.
* Develop colleagues through effective coaching and mentoring strategies, which have a measurable impact in improving standards.
* Contribute to staff training and the sharing of best practice and pedagogy.
* Develop links with external agencies, which can enhance the level of CPD within the department.
* Organise trips, workshops, and enrichment activities.
* Liaise with teachers in the faculty to ensure students experience a smooth transition between different key stages.
* Ensure data collection is consistent, regularly reporting to the Faculty Leader and identifying any issues.
* Manage a reward and recognition system at department level for the relevant key stage.
* Support in conducting analysis of assessment data, in order to produce raising attainment plans to improve standards.
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