Teacher of Science - The Link Academy - Dudley Academies Trust

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Teacher of Science – The Link Academy - Dudley Academies Trust 

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The Link Academy is looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Science to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all learners. We would welcome applications from ECT Science Specialist but would also consider a well-qualified Sports Science graduate in PE who has the ability to teach Key Stage 3 Science.

The Link Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2022) with high expectations for everyone.  With values of dreaming big, rewarding effort, leading together, respecting each other and learning that inspires running through all aspects of school life. 

We have a strong emphasis on Mathematics skills as the foundation for academic success, and introduced teaching methods focused on encouraging communication, getting every learner in a classroom to join in with the lesson, helping the learners to solve problems in teams and to learn from each other.

The Values Driven Expectations behaviour management model ensures that all learners are well focussed and that there is no low level disruption in lessons; this allows you to concentrate on leading high quality teaching to inspire your learners. Cutting edge data management processes also mean that key data is provided from the centre for you, freeing up your time to act on key information to accelerate learners’ progress.

Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017 under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology.  Our Trust schools are St James Academy, The Link Academy, Pegasus Academy, Beacon Hill Academy and Blowers Green Primary.  The Trust when combined with the sponsor, annually supports 8,500 young people aged 4 to 19 years old and employs almost 1,300 staff.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority for the Trust. A common and extensive programme of staff development operates across the Trust, this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, teaching and support staff and non-qualified teachers.

You will be joining the Trust at an exciting time as we are continuing our journey to provide a first-class education for the young people of Dudley, with outstanding teaching and learning being the Trust’s foremost priority.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis, suitable candidates will be invited for an interview and the advert will be closed if we find a suitable applicant.

Closing date Sunday 26th June 2022 at midnight - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Emma Edwards-Morgan, Principal at The Link on 01384 986520.

 All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.