Lodge Park Academy is now recruiting for a Science teacher for a September start.Science is a popular subject and the department.....
Lodge Park Academy is now recruiting for a Science teacher for a September start.
Science is a popular subject and the department is well organised and supportive of the curriculum aims. The outcomes for students in the subject are rising and the numbers of students choosing to stay on and study A Level Science in the 6th form is growing.
Lodge Park Academy require and ambitious science teacher who will contribute further to the department with their knowledge, skills and outstanding teaching. We require dedicated staff who go above and beyond to ensure the experiences and outcomes for our pupils are world class.
Giving our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About Lodge Park Academy
Lodge Park Academy is a 11-19 Secondary school in Corby, Northamptonshire with approx. 1000 students on roll. Serving local families since 1963, Lodge Park Academy sits at the heart of our community. With a strong emphasis on sport, and the arts, we provide a broad, compelling, knowledge-rich curriculum alongside meticulous pastoral care to ensure all children are able to flourish and achieve. Lodge Park Academy is a unique school with a strong history. We serve a disadvantaged demographic, so our intake will always pose challenges. However, we firmly believe we have the greatest students on earth: they are funny, generous, and kind – we call it #LPAspirit.
We operate on a #FamilyFirst basis, which means that you and your family’s physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing comes first. We all want to do the best job we can, but we can only do that if we feel valued, safe, and happy. We care deeply for our staff. We are #TeamLPA.Please visit www.lodgeparkacademy.co.uk for more details.
About the role
Permanent, Full Time Position. 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Deliver high quality learning experiences for students through effective enactment of the curriculum.
Be responsible for developing your own teaching through academy/Trust CPD and evidence informed research.
Maintain a good climate for learning by consistently using the academy routines and expectations and demonstrating a high positive regard for all students at all times.
Maintain appropriate high expectations for all.
You will have the role of Form Tutor, even when a form has not been assigned to you and may be asked to carry out some or all of those duties if required.
You will continuously evaluate and review your role and propose improvements to this Job Description in the light of experience as part of performance management processes. You will also be required to carry out any other additional duties as might be reasonably required by the Principal.
To maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of the teaching of your subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum developments and up-to-date research relevant to your work.
To plan lessons/activities/tutorials and sequences of lessons to meet the needs of your classes and the individual students in them.
To use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management
To do all you can to safeguard and promote the welfare of students in the Academy
To set ambitious and well-grounded consistent expectations for groups and classes using both quantitative and qualitative sources of information.
To assess, monitor and record the progress of students in your teaching (and tutorial groups) and give them clear and constructive feedback.
To do all you can to ensure that, as a result of your teaching (and tutoring), your students achieve well.
To take responsibility for your own professional development to improve your teaching (and tutoring) and your students’ learning
To make an active contribution to the policies, aspirations and plans of your Department and the Academy.
Contribute to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students
Be a dedicated form tutor and a champion for your tutees.
Support school ethos and policies.
Liaise with pastoral staff to support students.
Liaise with parents as appropriate.
Salary & Benefits
MPS 1 - UPS 3 - £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 FTE per annum
Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays ([NB this is for 52 week contracts only]
CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses [include if applicable to role]
Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers [include if applicable to role]
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
A good degree in science.
Nationally recognised teaching qualification
The ability to deliver science lessons to a high standard achieving excellent academic outcomes for our students.
The ability to teach science at Key Stage 3 and 4 with the ability to teach at KS5 being desirable.
A very good classroom teacher, demonstrating ability to innovate.
Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to teaching and in particular teaching science.
Able to show evidence of the use of technology in teaching and learning.
Committed to working co-operatively with young people; able to communicate sensitively, imaginatively and effectively with them.
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Able to motivate and encourage young people to solve problems as well as solve problems themselves.
Able to communicate effectively with parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate.
You will influence the lives of many.
Our Vision
At LPA we have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody values of gratitude, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration.
Students show gratitude by thanking staff, by reflecting on the great opportunities they have at LPA. They show resilience in how they approach their studies to secure continual improvement and over time develop strong numeracy and literacy skills enabling them to talk about their learning and communicate effectively. They show ambition aiming to be the best they can be and can articulate what they need to do to improve. They develop courage taking risks and removing barriers to learning; nothing holds them back. Students show respect for themselves, others and for the environment, always leading by example. They always aim high demonstrating an aspiration to achieve the best jobs, college and university places in the pursuit of excellence.
Through the promotion of values such as these and the ethos of the House system we encourage the students to feel a sense of belonging. We help them develop a strong cultural awareness becoming citizens who make positive contributions to our 21st century society. We believe all students can succeed given appropriate self-belief, challenge and support. Whilst we guide and nurture students holistically, we encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development ensuring they become lifelong learners who determine their own futures.
Whilst we demand high standards from our students, we equip them with life skills to support them on their learning journey. They feel valued and understand they can positively shape their life through choice not chance.
Our priority is simply to provide an excellent education for all and to create a truly inclusive culture where no child is left behind.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
