Sharnbrook Academy job vacancies for Teacher of Science and Teacher of Art

Sharnbrook Academy is set in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for young people. Our students engage fantastically in lessons, and their behavior for learning is exemplary and reflected in their achievements. Our education teams are committed, motivated and welcoming, and proud to be part of a consistently high achieving school that fully supports its staff.

Sharnbrook Academy job openings for Teacher of Science and Teacher of Art

Post Name: Teacher of Science
Full time – Required for January 2018
This is an excellent opportunity to work within our state of the art Science Centre, comprising 17 laboratories, a seminar room and large activity area. Our team includes six experienced science technicians, who allow for well organized and thoroughly resourced practical activities during lessons. Working together, we aim to ensure that every pupil is inspired and supported to achieve their personal best and are looking for colleagues who share this sense of purpose.
Our continued success at GCSE results in a large number of students opting to study sciences at A Level, providing ample opportunity for the right candidate to teach across the full age range. As part of the team, it is important that you are able to deliver enjoyable but challenging lessons that communicate your own enjoyment of your subject and in doing so promote a genuine passion for science and its place in today’s world. You will be part of a very successful, mutually supportive and forward-thinking department, as well as providing pastoral support to students through our vertical tutoring system. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers as well as NQTs. Opportunities for part time working may also be available.

Post Name: Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)
Immediate/January 2018
A fantastic opening for a KS3 art teacher to enthuse and support students. The department puts an emphasis on drawing, but aims to offer a creative range for lower school students. A Knowledge of Adobe packages may be beneficial as there will be opportunities to work with sixth form graphics and photography students.
The department is a well-established, successful and closely run team who pride themselves on the diversity and quality of students’ work. We have four teaching staff, all specialists in their field from photography, fine art and design. Although the department is housed within a purpose-built building containing, gallery, darkroom, computer suite and kilns, the successful candidate would have to be comfortable working In the individually sited lower-school art room.
We can offer:

• Recruitment and retention allowance possibilities for the teacher of science post;
• The opportunity to join a highly successful school and multi-academy trust;
• A stimulating and creative working environment where extracurricular activities flourish;
• An exceptional CPD provision tailored to your needs, including a well-developed NOT programme
• Career/secondment opportunities within our MAT schools;
• Childcare vouchers and an on-site nursery for babies and pre-school children;
• A subsidized on-site gym membership option

Applications will be shortlisted and processed upon receipt. Previous applicants need not apply.
Latest closing date for applications: Friday 6th October 2017 at 12 noon.
To apply, please send a completed application form with a covering letter to the HR Department: hr@sharnbrook.beds.sch.uk
Sharnbrook Academy is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screaming including checks with past employers, the disclosure and barring service and the list of those Prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

Tel: 01234 782211