Teacher of Science Lancashire
Job description
Teacher of Science
Outwood Academy Hindley
Proposed Start Easter/May or September start
GBP £28,000 - £43,685 per year ( MPS/UPS) salary negotiable for an excellent candidate
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Science to join our dynamic department. The department has made huge strides, whereby we achieved our highest ever biology, chemistry and physics results in 2021-22, which were all above national averages, and we continued our trend of improvement in combined science. Overall, 71% of all science qualifications achieved grade 4 or above. The Academy became part of Outwood Grange family of Schools in 2022 and, as a member of that family, we are totally committed to providing the best possible education for every child, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
The Science Department at Outwood Academy Hindley is a large and thriving department. Our team of specialist teachers deliver high quality lessons in specialist labs all contained within a purpose-built building. This is supported by our highly experienced team of technicians.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science who has high aspirations for our students. You will have good subject knowledge, a passion for Science, and want students to love Science as much as we do. As a member of the Outwood Family you will share our vision of “ Students First ”.
Our academy provides excellent career progression and training for staff. OGAT is proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick. The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes. OGAT colleagues benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.
We offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits including a cycle to work scheme, plus a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy, with offers exclusively for Outwood colleagues.
If you would like a conversation about the position please contact David Fletcher, Associate Director of Science, by email at [email protected] or Robert Pratt, Senior Regional Director of Science, by email at [email protected] who w ill be happy to assist. We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit the Academy to tour the school and discuss the role.
If you share our vision, then why not join our family?
To apply, please visit: www.outwood.com > Careers .
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd February 2023 12 Noon
Interview date: Monday 27th February 2023
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
ABOUT USEMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?
Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:
- Your starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.
- We follow the principles of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
- You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers’ workloads are manageable
- All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week
- Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload
- Comprehensive induction and training process
You will also be automatically enrolled into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:
- Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
- Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
- Legal guidance
- Financial guidance and debt counselling
- Child and dependent care support and advice
- Support for managers
We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy, along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
- Access to various discount sites
For more information on Outwood and the benefits please click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ai4xgR2BJuFEB-F34Earsh5_qHfxMY8e/view?usp=sharing
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 30 schools.
Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.
We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.
We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.
We are now comprised of over 30 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.
