About This Role
We are looking for a Science Teacher to join our Science department and become part of our cohesive, professional and supportive team. Applications are welcome from experienced and early career teachers, able to teach throughout the age and ability range, who are looking for full or part time opportunities.
The academy offers an excellent induction for ECTs. We actively promote continuing professional development and encourage staff to pursue all enhancement programmes.
About Us
This is a fantastic time to join our small, vibrant and caring learning community at Six Villages. We provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning. We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we strive to become a truly outstanding academy. With this in mind we are looking for exceptional professionals to join our staff body who demonstrate the ability to achieve outstanding student outcomes and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Six Villages.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About You
The successful applicant will:
- be passionate about inspiring, enthusing and engaging science students
- have a passion for education and improving the outcomes of students
- be confident working with students across the age and ability range
- be a dedicated science teacher, eager to contribute to the extra curricular work of the department and wider life of the academy
- demonstrate our core values (be ambitious, value community, show respect, persevere, take responsibility and demonstrate kindness)
- be eager to contribute to the extra curricular work of the department and wider life of the academy.
Benefits Of Working For Ormiston Six Villages Include
- generous pension
- free on-site parking
- comprehensive CPD provision
- loyalty deals in staff canteen
- membership to DAS Employee Assistance Programme
- 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter’s Houses
- discount for VDU users at Specsavers
- cycle to work scheme
- discount at Virgin Atlantic
- free tea and coffee making facilities
To further your insight into our academy, please take a tour of our website at www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk and read the September 2017 and the November 2022 Ofsted report via the link which can be found on the website under Key Information/Ofsted.
If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.
Please apply before the closing date of 9am on 27 January 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Six Villages Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974