About this role:
Maternity Cover 1 year
Required from February 2025
Would you like to work at a school recently rated “Good” and on it’s way to “Outstanding”?
Wardle Academy seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our team.
Wardle Academy is part of the Watergrove Trust. The Trust is situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. We share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing young people of unique character, preparing them for their lives ahead.
Wardle Academy is located in a semi-rural setting serving the local community. The Academy is easily accessible, within close proximity to the M62 motorway and Smithy Bridge train station.
We require individuals with the potential to be exceptional. You will maximise the potential of our students by raising their aspirations as well as their attainment.
The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver a curriculum experience. You will have high expectations of students.
This post would be suitable for both experienced and newly qualified teachers.
Wardle Academy was inspected by Ofsted in October 2022 and judged to be good in all aspects. We are determined to carry on improving. An essential part of this is the training and development of staff; we encourage our colleagues to seek courses and opportunities which will help them advance the Academy whilst also providing them with enhanced skills, knowledge and career prospects.
You will be:
* A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
* An excellent teacher
* Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
* Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
* Able to use your own initiative
* Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people
We can offer you:
● The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
● Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
● Wonderful students who enjoy learning
● A friendly and welcoming community
● The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team
● Excellent facilities
● Cycle scheme
How to apply:
Please complete our application form via our online portal by 9am on Monday 9 December 2024.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interview dates to be confirmed. Interviews are expected to take the full day.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.
The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.
Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion