Teacher of Science

Overview

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our vibrant and high-achieving Science department at Leigh Academy Longfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a supportive team and contribute to our students\’ academic success and personal growth. The Science department is a flourishing, innovative, and progressive one. We pride ourselves on strong leadership, excellent outcomes, and high expectations for all our students.

Working at Leigh Academy Longfield can be a rewarding experience for several reasons:

• Professional Growth: The academy provides numerous opportunities for career development. It is part of the Leigh Academies Trust, which offers a wide range of training, leadership programs, and collaborative projects across its network of schools.
• Supportive Environment: The school fosters a positive and supportive culture. Staff benefit from a strong sense of community, with a focus on teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues.
• Focus on Student Success: The academy is dedicated to providing high-quality education and is committed to the success of its students. This mission creates a fulfilling environment for educators who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Excellent Facilities and Resources: Leigh Academy Longfield is equipped with modern facilities and resources. This includes up-to-date technology and learning spaces, which support innovative teaching methods and enhance both the student and staff experience.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Longfield

Leigh Academy Longfield offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 – 9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Leigh Academy Longfield continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.

Leigh Academy Longfield benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school. The school is heavily oversubscribed in year 7 and year 12.

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Responsibilities & Expectations

We are seeking a Teaching professional to:

• Deliver high-quality science lessons and contribute to effective planning, assessment and curriculum development.
• Work collaboratively within the Science department and broader academy to foster student engagement and achievement.
• Contribute to the holistic development and wellbeing of students in line with the academy’s safeguarding and pastoral standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

The role requires an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science who can contribute to the academy’s high standards and ethos. (Qualifications beyond this are expected as part of standard recruitment processes at Leigh Academies Trust.)

Benefits & How to Apply

• MPS/UPS + London Fringe + Teacher Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits

To apply, contact the Recruitment Advisor for Leigh Academy Longfield with the details provided in the job posting. Applicants are encouraged to view the Job Pack for full role responsibilities and person specification to guide their application. Early applications are encouraged, as the academy reserves the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through the online application form prior to the deadline.

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies 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 fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.