Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours:

Core school hours

We have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic, committed Teacher of Science to join our Science Department at Lincroft Academy. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the passion and drive to inspire a love of learning in our students, while becoming an expert in your field.

• To work collaboratively within a vibrant department.
• To teach challenging and enjoyable lessons across all key stages.
• Confidently share new ideas, during staff meetings.
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions.
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

• Has Qualified Teacher Status and a good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent.
• Can evidence both curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
• Understands and is committed to teaching standards.
• Has high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.
• Is an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Has a positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach towards work.
• Has a willingness to undergo further training and development.

I am very proud to be Principal at Lincroft Academy. Within our vibrant learning community, we share a common goal; to continually strive for excellence. At Lincroft, we maintain exceptionally high expectations and standards in everything we do, ensuring that our students receive the best possible education. We commit to educating, inspiring and supporting our students so that they can become exceptional learners, confident and empowered to make a rewarding contribution to society.

Our curriculum is designed to seamlessly build upon the foundation laid in primary school, preparing our students for post-16 education. High-quality teaching enables our students to achieve very well. Lincroft Academy now has some of the highest performing GCSE outcomes in Bedford and are above the national average. Whilst we take immense pride in our students’ achievements, we remain committed to continuous improvement.

Every child at Lincroft Academy is known, valued and supported to be the best they can be. Our foremost priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where students thrive. We promote kindness, respect and manners, just as families do at home, so that our students can become good adult citizens. Students at Lincroft are well supported through our House System because they work with the same team of staff throughout their Lincroft journey.

This system of support fosters belonging, ensures students are known well and strengthens relationships and communication with families. Our 5 Pillars of Inclusion allow us to provide tailored support to students, regardless of their background or needs. Working alongside each other, being supportive and caring is integral to who we are. Our partnership with parents and carers is highly valued and we know that this is an essential part of a positive educational experience for our students.

Our staff are absolutely committed to the education of our students; they are passionate, dedicated and many of them send their children here too. Some of our ex-students now teach here. This speaks volumes about the sense of community  opportunities provided at Lincroft are broad and many and, even then, continue to grow; from sports to the arts, business and careers - our curriculum extends very much outside the classroom.

Our students consistently excel in sports and the arts, enhancing our strong reputation in these areas.

We are proud to be part of Meridian Trust, who look after a total of 30 academies including many in Bedfordshire. We have access to extensive knowledge, expertise and resource, not just at Lincroft, but across the entire Meridian network. This broader community provides our students with additional opportunities and experiences alongside their peers from other academies. This has also opened up investment…