Required for January 2025

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Lead Practitioner for Physics to further strengthen our excellent Science Faculty. Applications are invited from inspiring classroom practitioners who are dedicated to delivering our exciting science curriculum across all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4 and who will build on our existing strong physics provision and curriculum to further engage students and develop the best scientists of the future! The successful candidate will be able to deliver exciting, innovative and engaging science lessons, ensuring students achieve their full potential. The candidate will also be passionate and dedicated to ensuring physics provision across the academy is captivating for students, and also improve outcomes in Combined Science and Physics at GCSE.

Ormiston Meridian Academy is a thriving secondary academy in the south of the city, serving 11-16 year old students. Our ambition statement is ‘Shaping Lives, Building Ambition and Igniting Futures’ and every decision we make and action we take is to ensure our students excel as young adults. Alongside our lessons, we provide a rich and diverse co-curricular programme that develops character and inspires our students. We all work together to instil a strong sense of belonging for all, which enables students to succeed and become active members of the community as they move into adulthood.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and leaders who wish to join our thriving, dynamic and supportive Science Faculty. If you are an effective and innovative teacher who is fully committed towards raising standards and improving results, then we would welcome your application. This post is not suitable for ECTs. 

We are keen to ensure that you have as much information as possible to proceed with your application, therefore, if you would like a conversation about life at Ormiston Meridian Academy or the position advertised, please contact Miss C. Williams (Director of Science) by email at cwilliams@omera.co.uk who will be happy to assist and answer any questions you may have.

To find out more about working at Ormiston Meridian Academy, please visit our website www.ormistonmeridianacademy.co.uk or contact Mrs D Kirkham (PA to the Principal) at dkirkham@omera.co.uk to arrange a phone call or visit.

 Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 14th July 2024

Interviews will take place, in the week commencing Monday 15th July 2024

Ormiston Meridian 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