Lead Practitioner for Science

Permanent, full-time, to start September 2024
MPS/UPS (£30,000 - £46,525) per annum + £5,313 (TLR2.2) per annum (enhanced benefits for the right candidate which can be discussed at interview) + Health Cash Plan and Benefits package
Merchants’ Academy is a 3-18 Academy sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. This is an exciting time to join us as the Academy grows and standards continue to rise. The Academy is very well resourced, where staff and their development is a priority.
Applications are invited from high quality candidates to join an exciting and committed Science Department at Merchants’ Academy.
We are seeking an inspirational teacher who is committed to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students.
Candidates for this post should be:
• Inspiring and able to motivate and challenge students to make rapid progress.
• Able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bold, optimistic and tenacious in setting and achieving high standards.
Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Department, this post holder will be accountable for:
• To provide pedagogical leadership in the faculty and across the academy.
• To play a key part in raising teaching and learning standards through the quality of their own teaching, and by supporting the professional development of colleagues.
• Take an activate part in academy meetings helping to plan and develop the academy’s mission statement and policies.
• Develop and improve pedagogy within the team and across the Academy.
• Take a lead role in the design, delivery and implementation of performance management activities, formulating criteria for good practice in procedures.
• Under the direction of the SLT, work to support priorities identified in the Academy Improvement Plan.
We particularly welcome applications from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Closing Date: Thursday 9th May 2024 at 9:00 Interviews: w/c 13th May 2024