Teacher of Science or Lead Practitioner in Science
* Closing date for applications: Friday 22 March 2024
Start Date: September 2024
Teacher of Science (MPR/UPR) or Lead Practitioner in Science L1-L5 (£47,417-£52,330)
Are you a Newly Qualified Teacher looking for your first teaching post or an established teacher looking for a new challenge? Our award-winning team seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and inspirational specialist Teacher of Science or Lead Practitioner in Science. The suitable candidate will have a good track record of excellent classroom practice and sustained experience in achieving positive outcomes and exceptional progress for students. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach GCSE Combined Science: Synergy, Applied Science, and also cross-curricular support for some elements of the T Level provision.
At Energy Coast UTC, our intent is to deliver academic excellence alongside a world-class technical and skills-based practical education, ensuring our students also excel in employability skills and work directly with employers on a range of projects. Our 14-19 college, located on the edge of the Lake District National Park in an area of outstanding natural beauty, is a thriving educational setting that has nurtured partnerships between industry and education. We prepare students to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers and civil engineers in Cumbria and the world.
Our industry partners who work on a range of projects alongside our students include the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, Morgan Sindall, the University of Cumbria, McMenon, and the Royal Navy.
We take staff and student wellbeing seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy. “Leaders are mindful of staff’s workload. Staff enjoy working at the school and appreciate the training available to them.” (Ofsted, 2023).
As well as the opportunity to work at a recently awarded Ofsted Good School, we offer:
• Professional development support and an extensive CPD programme
• Early finish to the school timetable on Fridays
• A paid personal day off each year.
• A well-developed programme for ECTs and NQTs to fully support you in your first years of teaching
• Free use of onsite fitness suite, state-of-the-art workshops, and many other benefits.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop, and substantially contribute to an exciting and expanding future with Energy Coast UTC, then please visit our website for more information www.energycoastutc.co.uk.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion, to arrange a visit to look around the UTC, or for an application pack please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – Cam.Walker@energycoastutc.co.uk.
The closing date for this post is 09:00am on Friday 22nd March 2024. Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Criminal self-disclosure
All shortlisted candidates will be provided with a criminal history self-disclosure form to complete and return no later than one day prior to interview. Failure to return the self-disclosure will result in the interview being withdrawn.
Once the self-disclosure form is received in school, any disclosed information will be checked to ensure it is relevant. Relevant criminal history will be shared with the chair of the recruitment panel prior to interview to allow time to assess relevance and agree what questions should be asked during the interview process. Any shortlisted candidate who discloses criminal or other suitability information will be given an opportunity to discuss the context and relevance with the recruiting panel.
Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road
Lilyhall Industrial Estate
Lilyhall
Workington
CA14 4JW
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