Teacher of Science

The Excel Academy; Hanley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Excel Academy in Hanley, United Kingdom is seeking a Teacher of Science for temporary maternity cover. You will teach KS3-4 and contribute to a supportive, high-expectation science team. The post offers a salary in the MPS/UPS range and a welcoming, collaborative school culture.

Applications from experienced teachers and those gaining QTS/ECTs are welcome; strong spoken English is required to engage with students and staff.

Job description

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: As Soon As Possible | Teacher of Science | Temporary to Cover Maternity Leave | MPS/UPS, Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,047 | Applications from both experienced and ECTs are welcome

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.

Our ethos is one of 'Pride and Respect' and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share in that 'sense of belonging'. To continue our success, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "To provide a first-class education to allow all students to excel." We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore, personal development is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every child is an individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships that exist between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however; we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.