Isaac Newton Academy

Redbridge Interim Principal: Jo Spencer

Teacher of Science- Full time and part time positions will be considered

Required for September 2019 

Reporting to:            Head of Department

Start date:                  September 2019
Salary:                         Ark MPS (£28,286-£39,937) / UPS (£41,925-£45,086) TLR may be available for a suitable candidate

Closing Date:             12pm 3rd June 2019

In September 2012 Isaac Newton Academy opened with its inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. The school will grow, year on year, to become an 11-18 academy of 1250 students with specialist status in mathematics and music. In 2014 the primary phase of the academy opened to 90 reception-aged children. This too will grow each year, until full in September 2020. 

We are seeking to recruit a highly qualified Teacher of Science to join our Science department. It is our aim to ensure that the scientific knowledge and understanding required at A-level has its roots in the material taught right from the beginning of the student’s secondary school experience. By embracing the concept of depth before breadth and teaching extended Science topics, we aim to provide every student with the foundations for success in Science during and beyond secondary school.

If what you have read about Isaac Newton Academy chimes with your personal educational philosophy, I very much hope that you will consider applying for the post. This is a key role in the Academy and a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity. 

If you have any technical issues with the application form, please contact our recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org. For a candidate information pack or an informal, confidential discussion please contact Human Resources on 020 8911 6656 or hr@isaacnewtonacademy.org.

Job Description:  Teacher of Science - Full-time and Part-time positions considered

(A Biology or Physics Specialism would be an advantage)

The Role

To deliver outstanding teaching, to ensure effective student learning in the subject and to achieve excellent results for the students

To be a role-model and impact positively on the academy more widely

Key responsibilities

·         To plan, resource and deliver imaginative, interactive and inspiring lessons that ensure that effective learning takes place and students make excellent progress

·         To provide a nurturing and stimulating classroom and academy environment that helps students to develop as learners

·         To maintain/establish positive behaviour for learning across the whole academy

·         To contribute to the effective working of the academy

·         To support students in the acquisition and development of learning dispositions and positive character traits

·         To provide stimulating and enriching extra-curricular opportunities for students and potentially for members of the wider school community

·         To be accountable for student progress and attainment levels in their own classes.

Outcomes and activities

Teaching and Learning

·         With direction from the Head of Department, to plan and prepare effective teaching modules and lessons

·         To teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and involve students and improve student attainment

·         To use regular assessments to monitor progress and set targets

·         To respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring to differentiate intervention

·         To utilise a full range of AfL strategies

·         To maintain regular and productive communication with parents, to report on progress, sanctions and achievements

·         To promote reading and teach literacy skills.

Academy Culture

·         To help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships by maintaining a presence around the Academy

·         To help develop an Academy culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement

·         To demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of the Academy’s community

·         To actively promote the Academy at all times

·         To contribute to discussions at meetings

·         To contribute to the writing and implementation of the Academy Improvement Plan

·         To be active in issues of student welfare and support.

Other

·         To be a form tutor an deliver tutorial, BRIDGES and PSHE sessions to the form group

·         To undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department or Principal

·         To undertake the main professional duties of a teacher as set out in the ARK Schools pay and conditions of service document

·         To meet the expectations of all INA staff as laid out in the Staff Expectations Policy

·         To uphold all Academy polices with consistency and diligence.

Person Specification: Teacher of Science

Qualification Criteria

·         Qualified to degree level and above

·         Qualified to teach (and work) in the UK

·         Qualified and skilled to teach Science at KS3 and KS4; a Biology or Physics specialism and experience at KS5 would be an advantage

Knowledge

·         Up-to-date knowledge in the curriculum area

·         Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.

Experience

·         Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment

·         Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject through schemes of work and extra-curricular activities.

Behaviours

·         Passion for the subject

·         High expectations for accountability and consistency

·         Vision aligned with ARK’s high aspirations, high expectations of self and others

·         A firm and constant belief in the unlimited potential of every student and a commitment to inclusive educational provision

·         Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence

·         Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity

·         The ability to enthuse and inspire others

·         The ability to consistently deliver outstanding lessons

·         Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and recognition

·         Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills

·         Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement

·         Acts as a role model to staff and students

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

·         The ability to develop positive relations with students and adults

·         The ability to work effectively alone and as a part of a team

·         Excellent listening skills

·         Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and ICT skills

·         Strong organisational and time management skills

·         The ability to take personal responsibility, a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate, and the ability to change, develop and improve

·         Confidence and self-motivation

·         The ability to work well under pressure

·         High levels of honesty and integrity

·         A sense of humour and desire to have fun.

Other

·         This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check

·         The post holder must be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to providing equality of opportunity.