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Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Nova Hreod Academy27/05/2024
At Nova Hreod Academy, we pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Staff across the academy set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for students which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff. We have made significant, sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to have been the most improved school in Swindon. Nova Hreod Academy has approximately 900 pupils in Years 7-11. The school is situated in purpose-built £25 million premises, benefiting from excellent, state-of-the-art facilities, and situated within the beautiful county of Wiltshire, within commuting distance for Bristol, Bath and Oxford. After a visit from Ofsted in November 2022, the academy received a second ‘Good’ judgement in a row. Nova Hreod is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Job details
Job details
Salary£32,850-£48,050 per annumContractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeJob category/typeScienceDate posted07/12/2023Job referenceREQ000137Attachments
Job description
Job description
Looking for your first job or a new role?
Do you want a new, exciting challenge?
Teacher of Science
An Exciting Opportunity to join Nova Hreod Academy - the most improved school in Swindon.
Bordering on the beautiful Cotswolds and within commuting distance of Bristol, Bath, Reading and Oxford.
Salary: £32,850-£48,050 per annum
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for a teacher to join our dynamic Science team. As well as welcoming applications from experienced teachers and those relocating to the area, the school can offer an excellent support network and induction programme for Newly Qualified Teachers who are committed to helping young people realise their potential.
Nova Hreod Academy is an ambitious school with a track record of continuous improvement. Our school ethos is rooted in our core principles of Drive, Integrity, Scholarship and Contribution. As our students develop these attributes during their time with us, they move towards adulthood, better prepared to take on the challenges they will face. We want all our students to flourish academically and personally in an aspirational and supportive environment.
We are proud to have a knowledge rich curriculum, research informed teaching and amazing facilities. Teachers joining our team receive excellent CPD to develop their subject knowledge, their pedagogy and their classroom management. They have access to collaboratively planned schemes of work and lesson resources.
We guarantee structures which enable disruption free learning in every lesson. We have a highly supportive and hands-on SLT who take responsibility for creating a culture which is calm and respectful. We have a dedicated team of non-teaching, pastoral and SEN staff working with SLT and teachers to support pupils.
Our house system, student leadership opportunities, Nova Charter and SuperNova extra-curricular programme ensure our students have an extensive range of opportunities to develop character, demonstrate compassion and contribute to the community.
After a visit from Ofsted in November 2022, the academy received a second ‘Good’ judgement in a row.
We are looking for a Science teacher who:
1. is passionate about their subject and is a great practitioner with high expectations and good classroom management
2. is interested in the science of learning and is committed to continuous improvement
3. can demonstrate excellent organisational and inter-personal skills and the ability to contribute to a team
4. has clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life
5. has a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our students
Nova Hreod Academy can offer you:
6. enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved students who deserve the very best teachers
7. a superb building with state-of-the-art facilities
8. hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff
9. a rigorous whole-school discipline policy effectively supported by the senior leadership team
10. supportive leadership and a committed Governing Body
11. a guaranteed CPD offer with real opportunities to develop as a teacher