Teacher of Physics
 

Are you a Passionate Physicist who wants to enrich the lives of students, instilling in them a love for your subject?

Are you able to plan and deliver high quality lessons, achieving excellent result?

 

This role represents a unique opportunity to join an Academy at the beginning of its improvement journey and help grow Ark Acton into a beacon for state education. We know that the quality of an Academy cannot outstrip the quality of its teachers and so we place a primacy on teacher growth and development. Working for Ark Schools you will receive high levels of support and coaching.

 

Working for Ark schools, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in four locations across the country.

Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:

• A salary higher than the main scale teacher salaries

• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education.

If you are obsessed about the importance of clear routines and expectations and have the experience and desire to help transform an academy through consistent structures and pastoral support then this is the job for you.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Ruth MacMurray HR Administrator on 020 3110 2400.


Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

Job Description:  Teacher of Physics

Reports to:     Head of Department

Location:        Ark Acton Academy

Contract:        Permanent
Start date:       01/09/2019

Salary:            £30,406 - £41,381

 

The Role

As a teacher in Ark Acton Academy, you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

 

Key Responsibilities

·         Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets

·         Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity

·         Use well-selected and safe practical work to help students understand scientific concepts and the process of working scientifically

·         Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes

·         Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning

·         Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams

·         Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives

·         Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

 

Other

·         Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of Department or Principal

·         Note: Exceptional candidates may be considered for additional responsibilities

 

Person Specification: Science Teacher

·         Qualification Criteria

·         Qualified to teach and work in the UK

·         Degree in a science or related subject

·         Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·         Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment

·         Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy

·         Mastery of and enthusiasm for science

·         Effective and systematic behaviour management

·         Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum

·         Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher

Personal Characteristics

·         Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student

·         Deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background

·         Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills

·         Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence

·         Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice

·         Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice

·         Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards

 

Other

·         Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

·         Willingness to undertake training

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Location
Ark Acton Academy
Role Type
Archived DO NOT USE
Vacancy Description
 

Are you a Passionate Physicist who wants to enrich the lives of students, instilling in them a love for your subject?

Are you able to plan and deliver high quality lessons, achieving excellent result?

 

This role represents a unique opportunity to join an Academy at the beginning of its improvement journey and help grow Ark Acton into a beacon for state education. We know that the quality of an Academy cannot outstrip the quality of its teachers and so we place a primacy on teacher growth and development. Working for Ark Schools you will receive high levels of support and coaching.

 

Working for Ark schools, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in four locations across the country.

Benefits of being part of the Ark network include:

• A salary higher than the main scale teacher salaries

• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education.

If you are obsessed about the importance of clear routines and expectations and have the experience and desire to help transform an academy through consistent structures and pastoral support then this is the job for you.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Ruth MacMurray HR Administrator on 020 3110 2400.


Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

Job Description:  Teacher of Physics

Reports to:     Head of Department

Location:        Ark Acton Academy

Contract:        Permanent
Start date:       01/09/2019

Salary:            £30,406 - £41,381

 

The Role

As a teacher in Ark Acton Academy, you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

 

Key Responsibilities

·         Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets

·         Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity

·         Use well-selected and safe practical work to help students understand scientific concepts and the process of working scientifically

·         Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes

·         Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning

·         Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams

·         Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives

·         Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

 

Other

·         Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of Department or Principal

·         Note: Exceptional candidates may be considered for additional responsibilities

 

Person Specification: Science Teacher

·         Qualification Criteria

·         Qualified to teach and work in the UK

·         Degree in a science or related subject

·         Knowledge, Skills and Experience

·         Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment

·         Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy

·         Mastery of and enthusiasm for science

·         Effective and systematic behaviour management

·         Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum

·         Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher

Personal Characteristics

·         Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student

·         Deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background

·         Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills

·         Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence

·         Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice

·         Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice

·         Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards

 

Other

·         Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

·         Willingness to undertake training

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.