Lead Teacher in Science

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our scholars 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 we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role:

• Full Time Teaching Hours, 52 weeks per year.
• Permanent position.
• To help shape and develop Science across the school, ensuring alignment to Trust principles and the reliability and validity of data.
• This is a key appointment in the school’s development and the successful applicant will play an integral role in the Science Department in ensuring the quality of provision in Science, establishing the subject at the heart of our academic curriculum.
• You will be a model of professionalism, a dynamic team player and an outstanding practitioner in your own right.
• To be accountable for scholar progress in KS3, KS4 and KS5 across all subject areas within the faculty.
• To ensure the effective planning and implementation of subject curricula across KS3, KS4 and KS5 in addition to ensuring that all students experience an enriching STEM provision.
• To support, monitor, evaluate and develop specific intervention and provision for pupils.
• Line management responsibilities and any additional support of staff within the faculty.
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.
• To provide a model of highly skilled inclusive teaching in your subject and to share best practice within the department.
• To be involved in developmental observations.
• If appropriate, to act as a mentor or coach for other colleagues within and beyond the department.
• Undertake rigorous self-evaluation and use findings effectively.
• Contribute to whole school CPD.

About our Academy:

Bobby Moore Academy is an all-through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive, it is transformational in its impact on their life chances. We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Taking full advantage of our location, we are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London. Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites accommodate over 1500 scholars, including a Sixth Form. Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, we enjoy world-beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team, we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary M1 (Inner) to UPS3 (Inner) dependent on experience, £40,317.00 - £62,496.00 - plus TLR2.2 £5,502.
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme.
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses.
• 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 - holiday discounts; cinema tickets; restaurant booking discounts; Cycle to Work Scheme.

Who we are looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status with a good honours degree in a relevant subject and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards and experience of successful delivery of the primary curriculum.
• Experience of working in high-performing contexts, helping scholars to overcome significant barriers to learning.

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 36 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 online application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab. 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 reopening 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. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.