Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

About the Teacher of Science Role

Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational, and motivated Teacher of Science? We are looking for someone just like you to join our team! If you have a passion for your subject and the ability to enthuse and engage students, this is the perfect opportunity. Join us in our mission to ensure all students achieve or exceed their potential in a leading Academy.

What we offer

• Career Growth: Exciting promotional prospects within the school.
  
  
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continued professional development and access to the BWT Teaching School & Ambition Hub.
  
  
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a cohesive and committed team of teachers who work collaboratively to maintain high standards and expectations.
  
  
• Daily Perks: Enjoy a freshly prepared hot or cold breakfast and lunch every day.
  
  
• Benefits: Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as Bike2Work and a dedicated employee discount platform, Vivup.
  
  
• Focus on your wellbeing: Take advantage of various wellbeing initiatives, including the entitlement to a “wellbeing day.”

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated professional who wants to make a real difference in a vibrant and forward-thinking Academy. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

About Brooke Weston Academy
Brooke Weston Academy is unusual, and exceptional. We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby, Northamptonshire, and a proud member of the Brooke Weston Trust.  We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom.  Our school was founded over 25 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have. 

Yes, we are driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance. The success of this vision led to the creation of the Brooke Weston Trust and the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub with a mission to ‘go to the most difficult places and do good’

Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust

As part of the Brooke Weston Trust, we can offer you:

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
• Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
• Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

 About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

How to Apply
If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

For further information on our academy please visit our website www.brookeweston.org. Alternatively please email Josh Bonnar, HR Administrator on recruitment@brookeweston.org

If you would like to arrange a visit & tour to our school before applying, please contact Josh Bonnar who will be more than happy to arrange this with you.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.