Assistant Head of Science /Head of Physics, The Streetly Academy

Date posted: Friday 17 November 2023

Closing date: Sunday 26 November 2023

Start Date: Summer Term/April 2024

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2C £7,491 + benefits

Contract Term: Permanent

Contract Type: Full Time

Do you love Physics and want to share your passion with a new generation? This could be the opportunity you are looking for.

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE, sport and the arts.  This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Paralympic values.

We can offer you:

• A considerate employer with regard for your well being and family priorities
• A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio and  eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare
• Excellent professional development / guidance and opportunities to progress through our extensive CPD program  
• A large and successful sixth form and the opportunity to teach Science at post 16
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload
• Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance.
• A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and opportunities
• Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.

We are looking for:

• An experienced ‘A level’ teacher to work alongside the Head of Science to improve the teaching and learning provision in Physics.
• A qualified and enthusiastic team player who has a passion for the subject and an ability to bring it to life in the classroom.
• A teacher who is committed to delivering active and engaging learning, which enthuses young people and motivates them to want to succeed
• An experienced teacher to provide leadership and direction for Physics within the department and ensure it is managed and organised to meet the aims and objectives
• A teacher who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• A teacher with a continued commitment to their own professional development

Applications are welcomed from qualified and experienced teachers.  The successful applicant will be supported by an excellent department. Every member of staff receives the opportunity to complete a full Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) training course for 3 days.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive school and departments that thrive on good humour and team work then please visit our website at www.thestreetlyacademy.co.uk . Last date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 26 November 2023. Interviews to be held week commencing 4 December 2023.