Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Salary: The UCL Academy Main Pay Scale 1-6 (Inner London Equivalent) plus an enhanced £1,500 allowance for all teaching staffContract Type:Full time, Fixed for 1 academic year until 31 August 2021Location: Swiss Cottage, London Borough of Camden, NW3 3AQStart Date: 1 September 2020"The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding" OFSTED 2016Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher with great motivational qualities Would you be interested in working in an academy that offers unique links to UCL and an innovative connected curriculum with autonomy over developing your own lessons If yes, we encourage you apply for the position of Teacher of Science at the UCL Academy. Proudly rated Good by Ofsted in all 4 categories in June 2016, The UCL Academy is a mixed 11-19 Academy that opened its doors in the heart of the London Borough of Camden in 2012. We offer iconic state-of-the-art facilities, training and development opportunities and the chance to work with the latest innovations in classroom technology.Please note that this is a maternity cover post and therefore the role is fixed for one academic year, dependent on when the teacher permanently assigned to this post, returns. The role commences on 1 September 2020 and will end no later than 31 August 2021.We Offer• State-of-the-art classroom technology - including our unique Superstudios, subject specialism suites and demonstration theatres for interactive teaching talks by visiting academics;• Unlimited access to opportunities for self-development and intensive weekly Continuing Professional Learning;• A whole school wellbeing strategy and designated Academy Wellbeing Lead;• An exclusive partnership with UCL where staff have access to unrivalled University libraries and resources;• Suitable IT equipment for all teaching and support staff;• A generous health care plan, including reimbursement for optical, dental, physiotherapy and a range of other areas, 24/7 GP access and discounted membership at over 2,000 gyms nationwide;• An Employee Assistance Programme which includes Counselling, Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.• Cycle to Work scheme with ample space for bike storage and Season Ticket Loans for travel.About the DepartmentScience teachers at UCL Academy plan and teach a curriculum which is both inspiring and engaging and includes elements of cutting edge research. We have 6 hi-tech science labs, 2 open learning spaces and a lecture theatre. Our unique links with University College London, gives us access to their amazing laboratories with cutting edge equipment. This way, we aim to enrich our students with practical and real-life context self-directed activities.The iGEM competition, Global Experiment, CREST awards, Greenpower Electric Car competition and Salters chemistry festivals are encouraged, to extend the students beyond the curriculum and give them a chance to experience genuine’ science. We have very strong links to the Welcome Trust, The Crick Institute and the Queen Square Brain Bank. The extracurricular opportunities we provide are second to none. We would like you to join our team on our journey to outstanding’.What we Want• Passion about your subject;• Sound understanding of current areas of development in the subject;• Have a clear understanding of the diverse needs of students and knows how to address them;• Have high expectations, set and deliver high standards and commands credibility through expertise;• Able to plan, assess, review and evaluate effectively and efficiently through good analysis, understanding and interpretation of data/evidence and other information.Salary: The UCL Academy Main Pay Scale 1-6 (Inner London Equivalent) plus an enhanced £1,500 allowance for all teaching staffHow To ApplyBy clicking apply on employer’s website’ you shall then proceed to the UCL Academy Vacancy Page, where you can complete and submit your application as per the guidelines provided.We may ask for a recorded online learning lesson (or other tasks) to be provided as part of the interview process if available.Please note that all our teaching vacancies are advertised on TES. We encourage all teachers to use this platform to complete an application form. We are also currently not accepting applications via agencies.Closing Date: Monday 18 May 2020 at 10amThe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.Please note that if you have not heard from the Academy within 2 weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. Required skills

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Qualified Teacher

Teacher

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Biology Chemistry Physics Qualified Teacher Teacher