Teacher Of Science

Teacher of Science (A-Level Biology Preferred; All Specialisms Considered); ECTs Welcome

Salary: MPR + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Start Date: September 2024

Empower Tomorrow's Innovators: Unleash Your Passion for Science at Greenwood Academy!

Greenwood Academy is a vibrant, successful 11-18 Academy situated in the heart of Castle Vale on the North East edge of Birmingham. We currently have 950 pupils on roll and are growing every year. As a member of The Academies Enterprise Trust, our vision is to enable pupils to 'find their remarkable', achieving the highest personal and academic standards. We intend that all children do better academically and personally than they could have imagined as an 11 year old, to thrive as an adult and have a great life. The school was judged 'Good' by Ofsted, October 2021.

You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and staff.

The Science Department at Greenwood Academy is committed to a knowledge-rich curriculum and a culture of continuous improvement, where best practices are shared to maintain high standards throughout the academy. We are currently looking for a highly qualified, motivated, and passionate experienced teacher who is dedicated to the success of all students. This role involves teaching Science across a diverse range of ages and abilities, with specific experience in 'A' level being a requirement. As part of our dedicated team of forward-thinking professionals, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to foster student progress and uphold high expectations across all ability levels.

We want someone who believes that no student should be held back by their economic background and who is passionate about literature and delivering the very best knowledge to our pupils.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player dedicated to delivering excellence in classroom practice. We seek someone with a genuine passion for nurturing the best possible teaching and learning environment. This role requires a commitment to personal and professional development, with a focus on enhancing both subject knowledge and teaching pedagogy, not only for oneself but also for colleagues. Experience in Teaching A-Level Biology; however, all specialisms will be considered.

If you are excited by this role and believe you have the values, vision, and expertise to meet this challenge, then please contact: Sue Britland at to arrange a visit before making your application.

Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4399?c=aet

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.