Job description
Teacher of Science
Salary: MPS/UPS
To Start: September 2023 or sooner
The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher in Science to teach across the secondary age and ability range in this key area. Ormiston Maritime Academy was graded ‘good’ in all areas in July 2022, and Science was identified as a curriculum area of strength.
The person appointed will play an important part in the continual development of a busy and successful curriculum team. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork & support, where staff are committed to raising attainment. Applications are welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers (we offer a full induction programme to ECTs).
Ormiston Maritime Academy is a vibrant, forward thinking academy providing a comprehensive and inclusive education to students from age 11 – 16. We pride ourselves on being a values driven school and our ASPIRE (Achievement, Support, Perseverance, Independence, Respect and Enthusiasm) values are at the heart of the academy life.
We are located in Grimsby, not far from the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, coastline and countryside.
Our Vision
The Ormiston Maritime Academy vision is very simple: all Ormiston Maritime Academy students, irrespective of their backgrounds, will be exceptional learners, so that they are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, qualifications and mindset to contribute positively in society.
Our Mission
Our mission is that we believe that students will aspire to excellence through literacy, with a specific focus on oracy at Key Stage 3. Students will learn to become masters of retrieval and experience a curriculum which develops students’ cultural capital.
I offer an open invitation to visit the academy; our philosophy is to embrace opportunities and develop the learning and potential of our academy community.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about their subject bringing energy and enthusiasm to the students they teach.
- Be able to teach across the age and ability range, demonstrating excellent subject knowledge with the ability to inspire and motivate students to enable them to achieve their full potential.
- Have a strong understanding of the Science curriculum at KS3 & KS4 (Combined Science and Triple Science) and contribute to our extra-curricular programme.
We offer:
- Personalised professional development.
- An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful curriculum team at an academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support.
- An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff.
- Laptops for all staff in addition to desk top computers in all rooms.
- Free on-site parking.
- Teacher Pension.
- Outstanding facilities.
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools.
- An academy where staff well-being is a priority
The closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 24 April 2023