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Teacher of Science

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£32,916 - £45,352 per annum depending on experience and in line with Teachers' Pay and ConditionsCloses: 27 Apr
This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ


For this Teacher of Science position, first and foremost, we are looking for someone who loves Science. We are developing a strong team of practitioners at Callerton Academy who can be versatile and are keen to be involved in many and varied aspects of school life; particularly during the coming years while the school is growing. You will be an important part of our growing school and will be, a consummate professional, practical and ‘hands-on’.  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • An outstanding practitioner with a passion for Science 
  • A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum 
  • The ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment 
  • A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities and from all backgrounds 
  • Excellent communication and ICT skills 
  • An interest and commitment to the whole school community  
This role is suitable for ECT’s. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
  • Generous annual leave 
  • Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
  • An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals 
  • Enthusiastic and motivated students 
  • An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development 
  • A school with its community at heart 
  • Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.    

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. 

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