Teacher of Science

Excelsior Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and support students in achieving their full potential.

Excelsior Academy was opened in 2008 and became the first All Through school in Newcastle, offering education to pupils from 3 to 19 years of age. Excelsior serves one of the most challenging communities both in the region and nationally. All pupils in our primary, secondary and sixth form provision have access to the same high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and fabulous resources. Our purpose-built building provides excellent facilities for the 1500+ pupils who study here. Approximately 200 pupils attend our primary school, 1100 in the secondary phase and 180 in the sixth form. We are a popular choice for our local community and are now oversubscribed in most year groups.

As a Teacher of Science, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students’ needs
• Assess and track student progress to drive achievement
• Support the academic and personal development of pupils
• Encourage positive behaviour and a love for learning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance teaching standards

We are looking for a passionate and committed educator who:

• Holds QTS and has a strong subject knowledge
• Is dedicated to raising attainment and fostering a love of science
• Has excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Works well as part of a team to support the wider school community

Working at Excelsior will challenge you but the rewards are huge. Successful candidates will play an important role in our continuous drive for further improvement and will have the potential to work in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit:  https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.

To apply please complete our online application form here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Teacher_of_Science/276041

If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 9am on Friday 7 March 2025

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 10 March 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.