Teacher of Science

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wakefield is looking for a dynamic Science teacher to join their outstanding team. This role is perfect for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners who are passionate about student development. The academy boasts high performance and offers excellent resources, career progression, and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Interested applicants will have the opportunity to be part of a transformative educational journey.

Benefits

Employee counselling service

Westfield Health

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have excellent subject knowledge in Science.
• Suitable for Early Career Teachers or experienced practitioners.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the transformation of Trinity Academy Cathedral.
• Support student learning and progress.
• Engage in professional development and collaboration.

Skills

Subject knowledge in Science

Dynamic and passionate teaching approach

Ability to contribute to student attainment

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trinity Academy Cathedral is an outstanding and high performing secondary school. In 2022 Ofsted graded the academy outstanding in all areas. This followed other recent accolades such as SIAMS Excellent in 2020 and the TES Secondary School of the Year Award winner in 2019. We have also consistently been in the top 10% nationally for progress. The academy is growing in popularity following its success and is looking to expand and develop, attracting the best people to work alongside the already committed staff to continue our journey and maintain and further improve the excellent provision on offer. Trinity Academy Cathedral is part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust which has been a successful partnership since 2016.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational teacher of science, who has excellent subject knowledge and who is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment. This role would suit either an Early Career Teacher who is an excellent practitioner, or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge.

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to be involved in the transformation of Trinity Academy Cathedral.
• Full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders and a large pastoral team.
• A first‑class behaviour for learning system.
• Excellent teaching resources.
• Career progression and cross‑trust working.
• An excellent CPD package for all staff, including a further comprehensive programme of professional development provided through the Trinity Institute of Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub.
• A range of staff benefits including employee counselling service, Westfield Health and cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check
• Online and social media checks
• Qualifications prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Childcare disqualification
• Health assessment

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.