Teacher of Chemistry - Maternity Cover , Academy

About this Role About Us

City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schoolsin areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes leadto improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic andunapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a 'warm/strict'approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of caremeans we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that nostudent's background becomes a reason for lowering the bar.

Our schoolsmaintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms thatinstil strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we workmeticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture withinour school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring andhighly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You willbe committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative,sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

NCS is recognised as one of the highest performing 16-19 Free Schools in the country with results which surpass many of the best known independent and grammar schools. Year on year, students receive offers from Russell Group universities, Oxbridge, and a growing number matriculate at Ivy League universities in full scholarships.

Our continuing academic excellence is a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication of both staff and students. We have recruited highly qualified teachers, specialists in their disciplines with a passion for their subject. Our teaching and innovative Super Curriculum programme go well beyond the narrow confines of the examination specification, offering our students the best preparation to enter the top universities in the UK and abroad.

Our teachers have high expectations of their students, cultivating a deep understanding of their subject and love of learning. In return, students have high expectations of themselves.

Education is transformational and what goes on in the classroom has the strongest impact on student outcomes. Our staff continually engage in research-based professional development to ensure that pedagogy at the NCS is rooted in best practice and at the forefront of educational thinking. Students flourish in an ambitious and aspirational environment but crucially they also enjoy a friendly and caring community.

In return, we expect students to be driven, committed and to have high expectations of themselves.

We look for ambitious and culturally aligned staff who are enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic individuals. Our people want to work with students to ensure that, regardless of their background and circumstances, they achieve to the best of their ability. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment.

• We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development.
• You will be able to learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country.
• There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes.
• There is also a clear imperative, driven by senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.

We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable Teacher of Chemistry with the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results. If you have a passion for Chemistry and want to share this with students, then we want to hear from you.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Newham and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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