TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Salary – MPS1 (£30,000) to UPS3 (£46,525)

Commencing – September 2024

Do you excel at sparking curiosity through Science? Are you passionate about guiding students through the wonders of the natural world?

Watling Academy is seeking an innovative and devoted Science Teacher to join our team and inspire students to develop a deep understanding of scientific principles, cultivate critical thinking skills and foster a lifelong curiosity about the world around them.

Become part of our Science Faculty and immerse yourself and your students in hands-on, engaging lessons spanning across the Science curriculum. Your contagious passion for Science will encourage independent research and critical thinking, empowering students to take charge of their learning journey. Join us as a Science Teacher and you'll guide students through engaging explorations of captivating topics such as Forces, Chemical Reactions and Genes. You'll also lead investigations into local sustainability issues, like delving into Milton Keynes' green initiatives, ensuring that learning is not only relevant but deeply impactful for our students.

• Information about the Science curriculum and end points is available on the website.

Watling Academy was judged as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in May 2023 and is a purpose-built 11-18 secondary school in its fourth year of operation, located within the Whitehouse development on the western expansion area of Milton Keynes. The Academy will have 1800 students when at full capacity.  Watling Academy is part of the Denbigh Alliance MAT.

The Denbigh Alliance has a track record of delivering academic success in subjects which offer students a real currency to progress into higher education or employment. We consistently outperform the Milton Keynes and national averages in terms of the results our students achieve.  This academic success is built on the supportive, well-disciplined and dynamic learning environment we provide, which enables our students to focus on their studies. We believe that for a School to succeed there needs to be a genuine spirit of partnership between students, the School and parents. 

We are a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT and amongst the best in the country in terms of raising standards, both within our Trust and in the schools that we support.

If you would like to join our team then please visit our website,  www.watling.academy for more information and to download an application form. Application forms should be emailed to hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk

Application forms only will be accepted - please do not send CVs.

The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk

Headteacher: Mr I Bacon

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th May, 9am