We are looking for a committed and motivated teacher of Science, specifically Physics or Chemistry for a temporary period of maternity cover, to join our Science Department at Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy (OBA).   

Our ideal teacher will be someone who can consistently deliver high-quality learning opportunities to our students, ensuring standards of behaviour, engagement and achievement are evident at all times, have good subject knowledge along with a record of successful professional practice and be able to plan and deliver high quality teaching in the relevant specialist area.

OBA is on a rapid journey to improvement with committed and caring staff; we hold the students at the heart of everything we do.  Our motto – Lucere Aude (Dare To Shine) – truly reflects what we hope for, for all of our students. We want to instil confidence, ambition and a determination to succeed. Our students will leave OBA as forward-thinking young adults who have the skills and knowledge to have a successful and rewarding life, full of opportunity. It is our time to shine.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies.  The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential.  OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust. 

Our ideal candidate must:

• be enthusiastic and creative - willing to go ‘above and beyond’ in order that our students reach their full potential. 
• be passionate about their subject.
• be committed to delivering engaging lessons that make good use of ICT and modern technologies.
• be committed to their own continuing professional development and be ambitious about what they would like to achieve in this profession.
• have excellent communication skill and seek to form great working relationships
  

All teaching staff are expected to meet the national core standards for professionals at all times, and must ensure they work within the policies and procedures as laid out by the Trust, be aligned to the vision and values of the academy and provide a good role model for our students , both in and out of the school environment. 

To speak to someone about this role, or to arrange a tour of our academy, please email your contact details and availability to recruitment@ob-ac.co.uk 

Please apply before the closing date.  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974