Science Teacher
Candidate Information Pack
May 2015
Contents
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About the Academy .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Letter from the Headl ...................................................................................................................................... 3
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Job Description ................................................................................................................................................ 4
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Job Specification .............................................................................................................................................. 5
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How to Apply ................................................................................................................................................... 6
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About Colchester Academy
Colchester Academy opened to students on Monday 6th September 2010 and became a Bright Tribe academy on 1st
April 2015. Colchester Academy aims to be the first choice provider of outstanding learning for the community of
Colchester and beyond.
The academy provides exciting and challenging academic, vocational and social learning opportunities. It prepares
students for a rapidly changing world and nurtures a philosophy of lifelong learning that they will maintain into
adulthood. All students and staff are nurtured, motivated and encouraged to be the best they can be.
Our ethos is based on key principles:
•A culture of high aspirations, high achievement and success for all
•Respect for others and self, with everyone feeling valued
•A secure and healthy environment which is at the heart of the community
These inspire and are evident in everything we do.
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Letter from the Head
Thank you for your enquiry with regard to the post of Science Teacher. At Colchester Academy we are committed to
the belief that a good education takes place in a secure and disciplined environment where students are healthy and
safe. Learning is most effective when students enjoy what they do and feel valued. As a small school we are able to
build positive relationships with our students and this is at the core of the good student behaviour seen at Colchester
Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our professional and dedicated staff body. I hope you find all the
information in this pack relevant to answering all your questions about Colchester Academy.
In my experience it is always a useful exercise to visit schools during the school day so you can get a real flavour of the
learning environment prior to applying. I would be delighted to show you around the first-class facilities we have in our
brand new building. Please contact Julia Bentley at the academy on 01206 861217 and she will be able to arrange this
for you.
I look forward to receiving your application and meeting you on an academy tour in the near future. I know the time
and effort it takes to put a professional application together and thank you in advance for this.
Yours sincerely
Fiona Pierson
Head of School
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Job Description
The professional duties of all teachers, (other than the Principal) are set out in the STPC and describe the duties
required of all mainscale posts. In addition, the requirements of the post of Science Teacher at Colchester Academy,
along with the particular duties expected of the post holder, have been set out below.
Teaching
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To be accountable for the highest standard of student attainment within all groups taught
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Planning and preparing schemes of work and lessons
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Appropriate marking of work, giving students clear guidance on how to improve
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Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students in accordance
with academy policy.
Professional Development
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Participating in the academy’s Performance Management programme
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Reviewing and evaluating methods of teaching and programme of work
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Participating in arrangements for further professional development as a teacher, including undertaking
professional development which aims to meet needs identified in performance management.
Student Support
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Maintaining good order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety
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Promoting the general progress and wellbeing of individual students and assigned classes or groups
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Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters
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Making records and reports on the personal and social needs of students
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Communicating and consulting with the parents of students
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Attending and supporting in assemblies, registering the attendance of students and delivering appropriate
activities in Student Support time.
Staff Meetings
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Participating in meetings and Professional Development activities at the academy which relate to the
curriculum, administration or organisation of the academy, including student support arrangements
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Subject to paragraph 73.9.2 of the STPCD, supervising and so far as practicable, teaching any students whose
teacher is not available to teach them.
Health and Safety
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To be responsible for the health and safety of students during lessons and tutor time.
Conditions of Service
Governed by the National Agreement on Teachers’ Pay and Conditions, supplemented by local conditions as agreed by
the governors.
A full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Equal Opportunity
The post holder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the School’s Equal
Opportunities Policies.
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Job Specification
Essential skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and personal qualities
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Previous successful teaching across the 11-16 age range
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Understanding of the curriculum issues in relation to the subject
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A commitment and ability to fulfil the role of a tutor
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Involvement in recent professional development (ITT for NQT)
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Team membership skills
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Resilience, commitment, energy and enthusiasm
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Creativity and imagination
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Good organisational and time-management skills
Desirable skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and personal qualities
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Potential and ambition for further career development
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A commitment to extra-curricular activity
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How to Apply
All applications must be made via the Bright Tribe website; http://brighttribe.org.uk/
What you need to submit:
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Covering letter – Please submit a covering letter explaining the reasons why you are applying, your current
pay spine and benefits, details of how your experience meets the candidate Information pack, the nature
and seniority of the posts you have previously held, your successes and key achievements.
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Application form or CV – Please ensure your form contains full employment history in reverse order with
details of each post you have held and key responsibilities, providing evidence of key requirements
specified in the job description.
To find out more about Colchester Academy please visit www.colchesteracademy.org.uk
Visits welcome: To arrange an appointment contact the Head’s PA, Julia Bentley 01206 861217
Start Date: September 2015
Closing Date: 18th May 2015
Interview Date: 22nd May 2015 (provisional)
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