Lead Teacher for Science - WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull
- Employer
- The WMG Academy Trust
- Location
- Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Soliuhull, B37 5FD
- Salary
- Main pay/upper pay scale plus TLR on 2 range
- Closing date
- 27 Oct 2019
- Reference
- COVED000005851
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Teaching roles, Secondary School, Science
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
The WMG Academy Trust Board seek to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Lead Teacher of Science to inspire our learners.
The WMG Academy Trust opened its first academy in Coventry on Monday 8th September 2014 for up to 640 students aged 14 - 19. The second Academy in North Solihull opened in September 2016 for two year groups, 10 and 12, and doubled in size in September 2017. The Academy now has all four year groups on site, Year 10 through to Year 13 and is growing rapidly. The Academy received its first Ofsted inspection in February 2019 and is rated Good in all areas.
The Science Department at WMG is a forward thinking, enthusiastic and ambitious department. The team includes specialists in Chemistry, Biology and Physics and is supported by a dedicated Science Technician. The department has 4 brand new science laboratories with state of the art specialist equipment. Learning is enhanced in all science areas with new PCs, AV equipment, projectors and access to specialist departments at Warwick University.
Science is offered at GCSE through both combined and triple disciplines and at post 16 with A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
You will be a key member of the WMG Academy Solihull team and Extended Senior Leadership Team member, delivering outstanding teaching across KS4 and KS5. You will have experience of working in a school or college setting as well as a good understanding of the needs of 14-19 year old students.
The key academic sponsor of the Academy is the University of Warwick. The Solihull Academy is located adjacent to Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre in North Solihull and boasts over £2 million of specialist equipment and ICT. Our relationship with a broad range of local, national and international business partners will allow the successful candidate to link his/her teaching to an applied, employment-led educational environment.
Further information about WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull can be found on our academy website: solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form with a supporting statement (section 7 of the application form). Please state in your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects (and to which level) you are able to teach.
For suitable applicants, additional responsibility roles may be available and candidates are invited to express an interest in these opportunities on the application form.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Completed application forms should be returned to:
Lorna Kelly, WMG Academy for Young Engineers, Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. B37 5FD or Email:- l.kelly@wmgacademy.org.uk
For an informal conversation please contact the WMG Academy on 0121 289 3556 and ask for the Assistant Principal, Fiesal Mahroof.
Closing date: Friday 25th October 2019 at 9.00am
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 28th October 2019
Start date: January 2020
Supporting documentsJob Description and Person Specification.pdf
Application Form September 2019.docx
Equality and Diversity September 2019.docx
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