Job title: Teacher of Science Location: Thorns Collegiate Academy SALARY: TMS/UPS plus recruitment incentive allowance of £5,000 - (£3,000 upon commencement and £2,000 after 2 years service with the Trust) Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands. Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care. We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others. We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. We are looking for passionate and creative Science teacher who will work well within a team and will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families. We can offer: Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level Excellent career development opportunities Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field a supportive working environment and team ethos friendly, enthusiastic children. Candidates should be able to demonstrate: The successful candidate will: Have experience teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact. Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate. The successful candidate will be joining a close-knit team of highly professional staff who are committed to the improvement journey of a school that has recently been judged as Requires Improvement after entering Special Measures in 2016. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it. Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024 Interviews: W/C Monday 2nd December 2024