Teacher of Chemistry

Required to start: September 2024

Teacher of Chemistry

MPR / UPR

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teacher of Chemistry. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy in ensuring that children can achieve their full educational potential in Science, with a particular focus on our Chemistry provision. It is an attractive opportunity for any candidate wishing to support our teaching of Chemistry as a Separate Science at GCSE, and also Chemistry A Level, at an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' provision.

The ideal applicant will have:

Either:

· A successful placement(s), teaching Chemistry at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training)

or:

· A successful record of teaching Chemistry with very good exam results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who already have gained QTS

· A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium

· A passion for education and making a difference.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership to a local government pension scheme.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

· Specsavers scheme.

· £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

The Science department at Boston Spa Academy consists of 11 teachers, led by our Director of Science and 3 Assistant Leaders of Science. The department has established a culture of excellence, with evidence of excellent GCSE and A Level outcomes in recent years. With an increased number of students opting to study Separate Science at GCSE and specialise within Chemistry at A Level, we are seeking a candidate who has a passion for Chemistry and an ability to teach the subject at KS4 and KS5, as well as teaching across Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemistry at KS3.

At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection graded "Outstanding", it was commented that 'staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school'. The report also recognises that 'leaders are highly supportive' and 'proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff'. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.

GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where 'high challenge, high support' is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to make certain that all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at

How to Apply:

If you're as excited about this role as we are, an If you're as excited

about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and

application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust

website ), by email to

or by telephone on

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21 May 2024, 9am

Interviews will take place: TBC

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.