Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

Salary: Salary:Teaching MPS 1-6 (£30,480-£41,483) plus an enhanced £1,500 allowance for all teaching staffContract Type: Full time, Fixed for 1 year until 23 November 2021Location: Swiss Cottage, London Borough of Camden, NW3 3AQStart Date: November 2020 "The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding" OFSTED 2016Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with great teaching qualities Would you be interested in working in an academy that offers unique links to UCL and an innovative connected curriculum and collaborative approach If yes, we encourage you to apply for the position of Teacher of Science at the state-of-the-art 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.A chemistry specialism is preferred. The candidate must be willing to teach Chemistry at A level and have recent experience of teaching science at GCSE level.Please note that this is a maternity cover post and therefore the role is fixed for a set period of time dependent on when permanent teacher returns. The role commences on 16 November 2020 and will end no later than 23 November 2021.We Offer• A supportive work environment that will support you through your placement year, offering invaluable experience for your future career;• 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, free counselling and discounted membership at over 2,000 gyms nationwide;• Cycle to Work scheme with ample space for bike storage.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• Passionate 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, sets and delivers 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 interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. We reserve the right to close the advert early.Closing Date: Monday 12 October 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

Chemistry

Qualified Teacher

Safeguarding

Teacher

science

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Chemistry Qualified Teacher Safeguarding Teacher science