Teacher of Science

Salary: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range (Outer London Weighting) + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift School Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Start date: January 2025

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of scientific minds?

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our thriving school community. Your role will be pivotal in creating a love of science among students of all ages and abilities.

Why Join Us?
At our school, we understand that passionate teachers transform lives. That's why we provide the time, resources, and support you need to focus on what matters most-educating.

We are seeking someone with:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in Science.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons across all areas of Science.
• Expertise in scientific concepts, practical experiments, and the latest educational approaches.
• A passion for igniting curiosity and enabling students to see the relevance of science in their everyday lives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A commitment to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that celebrates the diversity of scientific thought.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. Join us, and let's inspire the scientists of tomorrow!

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people

About Aylward Academy

Based in Edmonton, North London, Aylward Academy was established in September 2010 and is an 11-19 learning community with over 1,000 students on roll, including a thriving sixth form. The school is currently rated as GOOD by its last Ofsted inspection in July 2021. Our unwavering standards have seen the school become the school of choice for both the local and surrounding areas.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a Fixed term position (December 2025).

Closing date: 2nd January 2025 - Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications upon receipt.

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.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a 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.

Lift Schools 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.