Lead Practitioner of Science

Our opportunity for you This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington. We are an oversubscribed forward thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high quality education for our local community and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted. We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave and kind As with all posts at Amington, we are looking for dedicated, committed and inspirational individuals to provide high quality teaching to our wonderful students. If successful, you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications and we invest in our staff by offering protected time, within the Academy day, for continual professional development. We have dedicated time to create a feedback and assessment policy that prioritises student progress but utilises live marking in the classroom, and whole-class feedback to enable staff to use their PPA time to focus on delivering exceptional learning. Collaboration flourishes within our faculties and shared planning empowers our staff to offer an exciting and unreservedly ambitious, challenging and engaging curriculum. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual with a proven track record of high impact teaching who is excited by the opportunity to develop faculty and whole school teaching and learning. We care about our staff and staff wellbeing is integral to our decision making. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee and by committing to the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter. Those individuals who are excited by being part of a journey to outstanding are encouraged to visit the academy and meet with our Principal, Mr Andrew Deen. To arrange a visit please contact the Principal’s PA at sfarley@lfata.org.uk. Key information Hours : Full Time Contract : Permanent Start date : January 2027 Salary : Competitive/LP scale Closing Date : 3rd July 3pm What we can offer you A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health Person specification PGCE or QTS in Science (essential) A well-qualified teacher with a strong teaching record including relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment A genuine passion for teaching Science and developing the curriculum to enable all pupils to achieve their potential in each of the disciplines Experience of teaching a range of abilities at KS3 and KS4 is essential, with a track record of good or better results at GCSE. A commitment to our