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Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
North Oxfordshire Academy08/05/2024
For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places. The academy offers excellent professional development opportunities and career progression. Teachers, NQTs, Support Staff and Schools Direct trainees all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking, and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family. We would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy. North Oxfordshire Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Job details
Job details
SalaryCompetitiveContractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionBanburyJob category/typeBiology, Chemistry, Physics, ScienceDate posted25/04/2024Job referenceREQ001189Attachments
Job description
Job description
North Oxfordshire Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well-qualified Teacher of Science to add capacity to our growing Science department from September 2024.
The candidate will work closely with the Head of Science and other science teachers to deliver a curriculum built on ‘bringing out the best in everyone’.
In particular, candidates should:
1. Show the ability to be a/or become an excellent classroom practitioner
2. Have high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
3. Have enthusiasm for developing innovative and creative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
4. Have a sound subject knowledge which they can utilise to challenge all pupils
5. Have a clear understanding of the latest curriculum and pedagogical developments in Science
6. Have an ability to engage and motivate pupils
7. Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs
The staff at North Oxfordshire Academy are a passionate team of professionals. We are an inclusive, friendly, and diverse community with an ethos of high aspirations, high expectations and high achievement. We are proud to be part of United Learning, a group of secondary, primary, and independent schools, whose motto is: ‘The best in everyone’ - a philosophy to which we wholeheartedly subscribe.
We would warmly welcome applications from ECT's and experienced teachers. Both full time and part time candidates will be considered. A July start for ECT's is available.
What we offer: More pay, more time, and more support.
8. We offer the best pay in the sector - We pay an average of 5% above national scales, with starting salaries of £32,850 for an ECT.
9. Three extra INSET days a year for planning.
10. Health Cash Plan - We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment.
11. Guaranteed personal day – 1 paid personal day each year, to use as you want.
12. Great training for your career - Excellent ongoing CPD and career development opportunities across the academy and United Learning.
13. Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support with issues from legal and financial to family and housing; access to free counselling; and other wellbeing support.
14. The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers, through Perkbox.