Teacher of Science

MPR (Outer London Weighting) + Relocation Allowance + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits

Relocation Package

Permanent, Full Time

January 2025 Start date

Applications from ECTs are welcome

Are you an outstanding Science Teacher passionate about nurturing young minds and inspiring the next generation of scientists?

Bexleyheath Academy is currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Science Teacher to join our vibrant team.

Bexleyheath Academy is a large, popular, and oversubscribed academy known for its commitment to excellence in education. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and stimulating environment where both students and staff can thrive. As a Science Teacher you will benefit from a well-resourced science faculty supported by a team of dedicated, and talented Science Technicians.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Deliver engaging and comprehensive Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire and motivate students of all abilities to achieve their full potential in Science.
• Contribute to the development of the Science curriculum and teaching resources.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the Science Faculty and across the academy.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Science education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and enhancing teaching practice.

Teacher Benefits at Bexleyheath Academy:

• Teachers are only required to; plan great inclusive lessons, mark work and provide feedback to help students make progress and assess students.
• Teachers at Bexleyheath Academy have one ‘flex’ period a week to either come in late or leave early. This is with the understanding that they can complete their work offsite.

Teachers at Bexleyheath Academy do not:

• Complete duties
• Complete detentions
• Chase behaviour sanctions
• Make calls home

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

With immediate train access to Central London and easy access to the Kent countryside, Bexleyheath has the best of both worlds. Despite having a Kent postcode, Bexleyheath is classified as Greater London due to its strategic location between Welling, Sidc

Its thriving hub is The Broadway – a shopping district with added appeal in the shape of a bowling alley, cinema and a growing number of restaurants. A little beyond Bexleyheath and you’re at Bluewater, Ashford for the designer outlet and international rail travel to Europe.

Should you wish to visit us in person then our doors are open to you at any time on any day. Please contact the Principals PA

The role is due to commence January 2025 Start date.

Closing date: Friday 13th September 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Lift Schools and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.