PART TIME TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Location

ACADEMY@WORDEN
Westfield Drive , Leyland , PR25 1QX
Tel: 01772 421021
Roll: 539

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher, with a real passion for science to deliver high quality lessons that develop a love of the subject to join this successful and popular school. The successful candidate will be a team player who is passionate about all aspects of science with a drive to make a difference.

The successful candidate will:
- Be an outstanding practitioner
- Have a proven track record of success and high pupil attainment
- Have the ability to develop and inspire a love of science in order to maintain the highest possible standards
- Have an in depth knowledge of the science national curriculum
- Be able to teach a specialist science subject at KS4 and all science subjects at KS3

Worden is a comprehensive Converter Academy that has a proven track record of sustained improvement and growth. In January 2020 the school underwent its second consecutive, and successful, section 8 inspection. Erica Sharman, HMI, confirmed that Academy@Worden continues to be a good school. She also highlighted ‘that we have a strong and enthusiastic leadership team who have brought about improvement in all areas of the curriculum, including pupils’ personal development. Leaders have improved outcomes for pupils in the GCSE examinations.

The progress that pupils make by the time they leave Year 11 is now higher than the national average’.
Worden is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure and appointment will be subject to receipt of suitable references, qualifications and identity checks.
The behaviour and attitude of students at Worden is excellent and potential candidates are welcome to visit and see us at work.


Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.




More Information can be found at www.academyatworden.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subject.
- PGCE or equivalent.
- Qualified teacher status or ability to work in secondary schools under the Wolf review recommendations (QTLS).

Desirable Qualifications

Recent Inset in subject related issues

Essential Experience

An effective teacher with a proven track record of raising attainment with experience in teaching all ability groups.

Desirable Experience

Involvement in departmental development and improvement

Proposed Interview Date:

22/10/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: Headteacher - Mr A Hammersley

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Apply online at http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancies or telephone 01772 535355 24 hour

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.