Teacher of Science

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a Teacher of Science for Smith's Wood Academy. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate students with a commitment to safeguarding and education quality, in a supportive and well-resourced environment. This role suits ECTs looking to make a significant impact on student learning and development.

Benefits

Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders

Bespoke Continual Professional Development

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Employee assistance programme

Structured counselling sessions per year

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Set high expectations to motivate students.
• Adapt teaching to speak to the strengths and needs of students.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptable

Good subject knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent

Job description

Establishment: Smith's Wood Academy Location: Smith's Wood Salary: £31650.00 - £43607.00 Department: Science Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:23/06/2025 08:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Establishment: Smith's Wood Academy Location: Smith's Wood Salary: £31650.00 - £43607.00 Department: Science Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:23/06/2025 08:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | MPS1 - MPS6

The Role

We are looking for a Teacher of Science - the role would be suitable for an ECT - please see link for more details on our Early Careers Offer here at FMAT Early Careers – FMAT

Smith’s Wood Academy isn’t just a school. It’s a place that changes lives. At the heart of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we serve 780 students spanning years seven to eleven. Two-thirds of our pupils are from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will help ensure that they leave us with real belief in their own abilities and the confidence to aim high.

Located in the north of Solihull, the academy serves students who live in the immediate locality. Our vision is that every child within the Trust, regardless of their background, will attend an Academy that offers an outstanding quality of education which means to us:

• Every child is recognised as an individual and has access to first-class pastoral care because we want them to be happy
• Every child benefits from a wide range of enriching opportunities because we place great emphasis on their personal development
• Every child benefits from dedicated leaders, teachers and staff who a relentless in their ambition to improve the quality of teaching in our academies because we know excellent teaching is key to transforming the futures of our students

We are incredibly fortunate that our Academy was built as part of the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ initiative. The Academy enjoys first class educational facilities that are well maintained and conducive to exciting and successful learning opportunities.

Staff and students enjoy;

• Excellent sports facilities – gym, sports hall, climbing wall, swimming pool, multi-use games area (MUGA), all-weather sports pitch and a fitness suite;
• A large outdoor space which is well maintained. Students also benefit from a canopied area, seating areas and outdoor table-tennis facilities for use at social times.
• Drama studios, music suites and recording studios

An extensive programme of redecoration, refurbishment and maintenance ensures that our environment is one in which people want to work- please see our Candidate pack below for more information on our facilities.

Our facilities may be enviable but we are very clear that it is, of course, the people and the ethos rather than the building that make for a thriving school.The successful candidate will be able to develop, plan and deliver high quality lessons which enhance the learning experiences of all students, and have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire a passion for learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Set high expectations which motivate and challenge students in a productive learning environment
• Promote good outcomes by students, planning well-structured lessons
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities with high standards of personal and professional conduct

In return we will offer you:

• Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
• Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
• Discounts at nationwide retailers
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
• A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

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Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Degree in a relevant subject Essential

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent Desirable

Skills

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomes Essential

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people Essential

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information Essential

Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons Essential

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures Essential

Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them Essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment Desirable

Experience

Experience of following procedures and instructions. Essential

Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc. Desirable

Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork. Desirable

Experience of working in an educational environment Desirable

Personal Attributes

Ability to travel to academies when required Desirable

Excellent attendance and punctuality Essential

Commitment to Trust aim and values Essential

Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application Essential

Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school. Essential

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students Essential

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Smith's Wood Academy
Windward Way
Smith's Wood
Birmingham
B36 0UE