Job Description
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We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teacher of Science on a full time permanent contract basis with
effect from January 2023. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a very strong Science
Faculty in a highly successful 11-19 academy which holds good Ofsted status. The role will report to
the Faculty Leader and the candidate will teach a full timetable within the subject.
The faculty has a strong collaborative ethos, is very supportive and well-planned schemes of learning
for all courses are already in place. A faculty-based mentor will work with the appointee to support
their development and induction in their first year. There is also an excellent academy-wide support
and development programme for all new staff available.
There will be the opportunity to teach across the year groups from KS3 to KS4. The core purpose of
the role being to provide professional leadership to students in a subject area by offering high quality
teaching, resulting in high standards of learning and achievement for all students.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have a degree in a relevant subject and will have achieved Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS) prior to the commencement of their role.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have high levels of commitment. They should be
able to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning experiences for all learners in their care and
deploy a range of strategies to support their personal development.
They should have an interest in new teaching and learning developments and possess high degree of
integrity. Experienced candidates should be able to demonstrate a highly successful track-record of
teaching the subject with strong examination outcomes, particularly at key stage four.
Responsibilities of the Post-Holder
In accordance with the job description for Classroom Teacher, the key responsibilities will be as
follows:
• ensure that lessons are planned in accordance with the schemes of learning for each course
• ensure awareness of the prior learning and special educational needs of their students
• ensure high expectations are set for the achievement and behaviour of students
• ensure that relevant curriculum policies for marking, assessment, target setting, recording and
reporting are enacted
• ensure that progression and continuity is achieved across the key stage and between the key
stages
Pastoral
At Plume Academy all teaching staff are expected to fulfil both an academic teaching role and a
pastoral role by acting as a Tutor to a group of assigned students. This involves staff in all aspects of
pastoral work including guidance, safeguarding, monitoring and encouraging progress, contact with
parents, writing report sand compiling student references. Tutors also deliver part of Plume
Academy's Personal Development Programme.
Information about the School
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy.
We look forward to hearing from you!