Teacher of Science (maternity cover)

The Role

Welcome to Witton Park Academy

Innovating… Engaging… Caring… Learning… Succeeding Together.

With pride and passion we unite our school and our local community, and lead the drive to be ‘always learning’.

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our pupils, the expertise and dedication of our staff, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence.

Our ultra-modern school buildings allow our pupils to flourish in facilities for learning that truly do enable us to trail blaze innovative learning – from the bright and attractive classrooms, to the fully equipped outside play areas, the facilities allow our pupils to fully explore their talents and to shine in those areas that they most enjoy.

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within; we believe we have some of the best students and teachers in the world. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place on their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools through the Achievement through Collaboration Trust, we have a variety of external partners from Google, The Schools, Students and Teacher Network and with University College London. Partnerships like these create opportunities for all members of our team.

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our pupils and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.



Andy Burton

Headteacher

Required - Teacher of Science (maternity cover)

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Salary: MPS/UPS

Location: Witton Park Academy, Blackburn

Contract type: Fixed term maternity leave cover 

Additional details: Consideration will be given to UK Visa Sponsorship for this position

At Witton Park, our guiding principles are simple yet powerful: 

• Children come first and are at the heart of all we do 

• Positive relationships underpin all of our work 

• High expectations and no barriers – everybody can achieve. 

If our principles resonate with you, and you are seeking a new challenge, we’d be delighted to receive your application for the vacancy that has arisen in our Science department. We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher, to take-up the post of Teacher of Science. 

We already have an excellent Science offer and wish to build capacity for the future within the quality of curriculum and teaching.  

This role requires an energetic and dedicated practitioner, who can make a significant contribution to our school community by engaging, enthusing and challenging staff and students to achieve their very best in the subject. You will have excellent subject knowledge, and being well-informed on current educational developments and initiatives is imperative in order to embrace our exciting curriculum developments. The support you will receive at Witton Park in developing your practice will be invaluable to your future career. 

You would be joining a team of colleagues who are passionate about ensuring that all pupils enjoy the subject and are focused on securing the best outcomes for our students. We work collaboratively to share good practice, both within the department and across the school as a whole. You will be a part of our weekly Coaching CPL, which ensures we are constantly improving our implementation within the classroom. Being a BSF and Google accredited school, we are very well-resourced with Promethean whiteboards and Chromebooks, with lessons being taught in modern, spacious classrooms. 

If you are interested in joining our friendly and forward-thinking team, and you have the skills and qualities required, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Please take the time to view our new website at https://witton.atctrust.org.uk/ prior to applying. 

We welcome any requests from candidates wishing to visit the Academy. Please contact Sarah Matts, Associate Assistant Headteacher for Science - smatts@wittonpark.org.uk - if you would like this opportunity. 

Closing date: 9:00 am Monday 4 November 2024

Interview: Friday 8 November

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.