Teacher of Science

Our opportunity for you Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. The Academy is currently out for consultation to add staff children to the admission criteria. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified teacher to join our Academy. Potential candidates are encouraged to come to visit our academy to see what we have to offer. Appointments can be made via the Principal’s PA (esmart@lfatsf.org.uk) Key Information Hours : 40.75 (part time/flexible working requests will be considered) Weeks : 52 Contract : Permanent Start date : 24th August 2026 Salary : M/UPS Scale Closing Date : Friday 1st May at 9.00am Interview: Wednesday 6th May Person specification A graduate with qualified teacher status Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment Desire to improve outcomes for all young people in Science, across all ages and abilities An interest in the latest developments in Science teaching A keen interest in delivering at A Level Excellent relationships with students and parents Willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching and learning Job Description Ensure that teaching, learning and assessment meets the needs of learners, impacting positively upon student attainment and achievement; that it fulfils as appropriate the demands and requirements of the published Academy curriculum maps, tutor guides and student guides, and external examination syllabuses Provide overall direction for student learning within your remit, ensuring that provision is made for students of all abilities, that they are effectively taught and that learning and achievement are evident. Work with other staff in contributing to the total learning of students including extension and enrichment activities Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and students, ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect and that they receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition Ensure the preparation, planning and delivery of the agreed departmental learning programmes, utilising flexible approaches to learning including the application of online learning. Ensure that appropriate, challeng