Ark Trainee Science Teacher
Location: Ark Victoria Academy: Small Heath, Birmingham
Salary: £20,000 to £29,000
Starting: 1st September 2023
"After my degree I felt an overwhelming need to inspire the next generation of young black girls to become scientists! I want to be that relatable figure in their lives."
Channei, Ark Chemistry trainee
About Ark:
Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching and thoughtful consideration of all backgrounds and needs, making educational equity a reality.
About the school:
Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum, personal development programme, student experience offer and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide as an all-through school. Whilst being a large school, we are able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.
It's for this reason that Ark Victoria Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, with a strong emphasis on expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our students and staff.
About Ark Teacher Training:
Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have just received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same. Alongside this, our programme is also incredibly supportive and bespoke, as you will see below.
Key responsibilities:
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To engage in daily professional development activities
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To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
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To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
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To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
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To contribute to the effective working of the school
Key requirements: Diversity and Inclusion:
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Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
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An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
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A degree or A level in Science or a related subject
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Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
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Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
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Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
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An aptitude for teaching
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Ark Teacher Training, we have a particular responsibility to advocate for diversity and inclusion in teacher training to make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils. We believe that inclusivity and the representation of people, circumstances, identities, cultures and ethnicities from all sections of society make us stronger as individuals and as an organisation. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We have therefore taken steps to address our own internal bias and consider how our recruitment practices are impacting diversity which you can find more information on here. We welcome any candidate requests for reasonable adjustments to the selection process in order to ensure equal access to all candidates. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, and this will be tested at interview. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply:
- Applications can be made directly through our website here.
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