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MPR/UPR + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Permanent. Full Time

September 2024 Start

New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. A new building opened in September 2022 providing additional technology, science, IT and general teaching rooms. From September 2022, our PAN increased from 180 to 240 and we are now oversubscribed. Science is a vital part of our curriculum at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 and we are the only Sixth Form provider in Witham.

Every member of staff is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the academy.

Our "Curriculum Drivers" run through all that we do as we encourage students to be safe, happy, the best they can be, and be proud.

Mastery: delivering excellent teaching & learning and developing excellent learners. Students are ambitious and committed.

Character: developing students into well rounded young people who we can be confident in to "do the right thing when no-one is looking".

Perspective: how our students fit into the world around them, how they appropriately challenge wrongs, and promote what is right. Students are open minded, compassionate and recognise the differences found in all of us.

The Science department has been through a period of growth recently and is currently in a strong position to provide the best science education for our students. This is an exciting time to join our science department as we expand our team, resources and student opportunities. We are a very friendly and supportive team who boast a wide range of expertise and experience levels. The department aims to inspire curiosity and an enjoyment of learning by providing the knowledge and skills to question, investigate and analyse the world around us.

Our curriculum is constantly being reviewed and developed to meet the changing needs of our students. We follow the AQA trilogy specification at GCSE and also offer Separate Sciences as an option. At KS5 we offer both Human Biology and Forensic Science BTEC courses whilst looking to extend this to include A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the near future. The extra curricular opportunities we offer have a high uptake, including a weekly STEM club, multiple trips and competitions throughout the year. Select students are awarded with the responsibility of being a STEM ambassador who promote science throughout the school. We look to build on this success to encourage more students to consider a future in science.

We are looking for a Teacher of Science to join us. If you are driven, and passionate about Science, then we want to hear from you!

If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, please don't hesitate to contact us to find out more. Please contact Anna Thorne, PA to Principal for an informal discussion about the tour athorne@newrickstonesacademy.org

Closing date: 27th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the School

Lift New Rickstones is a co-educational 11–19 comprehensive school and proud member of Lift Schools. We currently have around 135 dedicated staff supporting our students.

Our facilities are modern and state-of-the-art, providing a first-class learning and working environment. The main building opened in 2012, and a new two-storey building was added in September 2022 to accommodate our rapid growth in popularity and student numbers. This success is reflected in our increased published admission number (PAN), which rose from 180 to 240 in September 2022.

We are a dynamic school where students of all abilities achieve. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing community where every young person can reach their full potential.

At Lift New Rickstones, we believe that who you become is just as important as what you achieve. We take pride in helping each student thrive and fulfil their potential, developing both academically and personally within our caring community.

Our Curriculum Our curriculum is built around three key drivers: Mastery, Character and Perspective. These provide a framework for excellent learning, personal growth, and pride in being part of our community.

Mastery: Students develop their thinking from basic understanding to true expertise. They learn to think creatively, apply their skills fluently in any context, and demonstrate ambition and commitment to their learning.

Character: We expect more than academic success. Our students grow to be confident, resilient and principled — always striving to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Perspective: Life beyond the classroom is a vital part of our offer. Through trips, extracurricular activities and enrichment, students broaden their horizons, gain cultural and social awareness, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Everything we do is designed to ensure our students are safe, happy, and equipped to be the best they can be. Our responsibility is to build on our achievements and prepare every young person for the challenges and opportunities of life in the 21st century. We want our students to leave Lift New Rickstones not only with strong academic outcomes, but also with the character, confidence and ambition to succeed in whatever path they choose.