Overview
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30 hours per week, term time only + 5 days (39 weeks).
About The School
Outwood Academy Valley has 1500 students aged 11 to 16 and shares a Post 16 Centre, which has 500 students, with Outwood Academy Portland. The Post 16 Centre is just a two-minute walk from the school. Both sites have excellent facilities providing a bright and motivational learning and working environment. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child.
Since joining the Outwood Family in 2012, as well as within the Outwood family of schools, the academy has been consistently among the top schools for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire for GCSE results, including English and Maths. Along with strong results and attainment levels, students make above average progress. Outwood Grange Academies Trust provides a high-quality learning and cultural environment that inspires and motivates children. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables rapid progression for those who want to advance at all levels.
About The Role
Outwood Academy Valley seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join us in this rewarding role. You will be required to work closely with the Head of Department and members of the Science Team to provide outstanding support by having the ability to organise, deliver and develop technical services to the Science Department in order to support the teaching of a range of Science subjects. We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed and passionate about learning; who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'Students First'. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be organised and be able to remain calm in a busy environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently whilst remaining a team player with a proactive approach to work.
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Hollie Sanderson, Head of Department, at h.sanderson@valley.outwood.com
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Closing date: Midday on 15 September 2025.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Responsibilities
* Provide outstanding support to the Science Department by organizing, delivering and developing technical services.
* Work closely with the Head of Department and Science Team to support teaching of a range of Science subjects.
Qualifications and Skills
* High aspirations for students; commitment and passion for learning.
* Excellent communication skills and strong organisational abilities.
* Ability to remain calm in a busy environment and work independently as well as part of a team.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
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