Teacher of Science

The Science Department is well resourced with eight well equipped laboratories and three prep rooms which enable a wide range of practical activities across all year groups. You will have the opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who are passionate about science. The science department has a variety of backgrounds and experiences which we utilise through our weekly co-planning meetings and shared resourcing. You will also be supported by a Trust Wide Subject Lead and a national community of fellow subject experts who meet regularly to co-plan curriculum and to share best practise. This greatly reduces workload.

At Bobby Moore Academy, scholars study an ambitious and academic curriculum. We believe that sequencing matters. Our 5 year curriculum is sequenced to ensure that all scholars master essential disciplinary and substantive knowledge for success at GCSE, A-level and into a future career in the STEM industries. At KS4 our scholars follow the AQA GCSE Chemistry, Biology and Physics specification. At KS5 our scholar will follow the AQA A-level Chemistry, Biology and Physics specification.

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 and we all as a community stand firm in our belief that; We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. 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 will 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.

We believe that we operate the best House System in any state-operated school in the country. Our House system fosters a sense of belonging and unlimited potential. Each House represents a field of study and a character trait. Scholars apply to the House and figurehead that inspires them most, particularly in terms of the field of study they are interested in pursuing for a career. Our figureheads are living people who visit the school, and support the scholars by acting as a symbol of where their ambitions can take them. House activities include competitions, inter-house sport, music and drama, house trips, PSHE lessons and career guidance relevant to their house, and visits from the house figurehead.

Salary & Benefits

• MPS / UPS (Inner) £40,317 to £62,495
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• 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

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status with a good honours degree in a relevant subject with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards and delivery of the science curriculum.
• Experience of working in high performing contexts and 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.

Safeguarding & Application Notes

All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance. 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. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.