Head of Key Stage 3 Science
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Ark St Alban's Academy
Head of Key Stage 3 Science
Location: Highgate, Birmingham
Salary : Ark Main or Upper Pay Scale (£30,570 - £48,390 ), Plus TLR2b (£5,023)
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Start date: January 2025 (flexible for the right candidate)
Closing date: Monday 07 October 2024, 10.00am
Ark St Alban's Academy is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to lead the KS3 Science curriculum.
About the role:
In Science, our pupils are increasingly successful. This year in combined science, over half of the Year 11 cohort achieved at least 5-5, in addition to our small cohort of separate scientists of whom 90% gained at least a grade 7 in all three sciences. At A-Level, sciences are increasingly popular, even with a requirement of at least 7-7 in GCSE Science and a 7 in GCSE Maths to study A-Level sciences. There is demand for multiple classes of A-Level Chemistry, where last year, 75% of the Year 13 cohort achieved at least a grade C and a third achieved an A grade.
The majority of pupils study towards the combined science qualification at the end of Key Stage Four. The number of pupils choosing to pursue separate sciences is though increasing. Biology, Chemistry and Physics A-Levels are a popular option amongst our pupils, alongside a large cohort studying the Level 3 Applied Science BTEC qualification. In both GCSE Science and A-Level Sciences pupils study towards the AQA specification.
We believe that success in a university preparatory curriculum is the best way to make sure that all of our pupils can make meaningful choices about their future when they leave us. As such, we teach an academically rigorous curriculum and provide pupils with both the pastoral support and the excellent teaching that they need in order to thrive.
We are seeking an excellent teacher to join our work to provide a transformational education for all of our pupils.
About our school:
Ark St Albans Academy is committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country.
There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban's Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics.
Find out more about Ark St Albans Academy here
We offer:
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged.
For further information about the role or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Katie Roberts on 0121 446 1300 or katie.roberts@arkstalbans.org .
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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link .
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link .
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