What skills and experience we're looking for
Join The de Ferrers Academy as a passionate and dedicated Science teacher, where you’ll inspire curiosity and foster a love for science in our students through engaging and innovative lessons.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with a deep commitment to Science education who is ready to bring creativity and excitement into the classroom. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and elevate the Science curriculum, guided by the latest research and best practices in effective teaching.
As a collaborative team member, you will be instrumental in upholding high standards of learning, progress, and positive behaviour across the Academy. Your expertise and dedication will support students in achieving their best and cultivate a stimulating environment for academic and personal growth.
If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact and champion excellence in Science education, we would love to hear from you!
This is a part-time role for 13 hours per week.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to the successful candidate. If you wish to join this dynamic Academy, we look forward to hearing from you.
What the school offers its staff
Vision & Aims – Affinity Learning Partnership
Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:
• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust
CPD
The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.
In Return
We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
Further details about the role
We are situated on the rural outskirts of Burton upon Trent, within easy access to Birmingham, Nottingham and Derby. Prospective candidates are very welcome to tour our Academy and meet with members of the faculty as well as with our students. Please call us on 01283 247700 to arrange a convenient time.
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 247700 and ask to speak to Sarah Wain, HR Officer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.