Science Teacher

Would you like to join us on our journey to become an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community? Do you care enough to want to make a significant difference to the lives of our amazing students? Are you passionate about becoming the best teacher you can be? If so, we would love to offer you the exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated staff as an inspiring and highly motivated teacher within the Science faculty. The role would suit either an experienced candidate or an Early Careers Teacher looking to work in a supportive school (early July start may be offered); we offer excellent CPD opportunities and a TLR opportunity may be available. Our science results have increased significantly over the past 3 years, and you will be joining a strong, highly committed and motivated team. You will receive unrivalled support from our leadership team. The aim of our science curriculum is to promote a love of learning through developing inquiring minds that show curiosity about science and the natural world. We aspire for our students to acquire knowledge and to question models to secure and challenge their conceptual understanding. We want our students to develop scientific skills of inquiry: to explore through experimental design and evaluate scientific evidence to draw conclusions. They should be able to communicate scientific ideas, explanations, arguments and practical experiences accurately in a variety of ways. From their experience of the science curriculum students should excel in thinking analytically, critically and creatively to solve problems, judge arguments and make decisions in scientific and other contexts and have a keen understanding of the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society. We have been on a journey of improvement over the past seven years and in July 2022 were judged GOOD in all categories by Ofsted which is a major achievement. We are keen to continue to improve to be the best we can be. In our school students are ready to learn and 'low level disruption is rare'. Ofsted were impressed with the excellent behaviour of our students both in lessons and around the school. We pride ourselves on being an 'academy of opportunity' for all with excellent relationships. As a member of staff you will be highly valued and will be supported to flourish within the Science Faculty as well as the academy as a whole. Although our examination results are improving year on year, we still have a way to go to achieve our ambitious targets. Every member of staff receives bespoke support and development through our in-house coaching programme as well as additional professional development opportunities to promote further progress and career enhancement. We are committed to challenging, supporting and developing staff and students to 'Aspire to Greatness' so that we become the best that we can be. In a recent survey 98% of staff said they were proud to be a member of staff at The Dorcan Academy with 95% stating that they enjoy working here. 95% said that they support the vision of the academy. Although we don't boast a shiny new building, we do have excellent facilities, with a supportive, friendly school culture and ethos which is often commented upon by visitors. We will offer you:

• A supportive and bespoke staff induction programme
• High quality professional development, including a first class Early Careers programme if you are an Early Careers teacher (Years 2 - 4)
• Additional non-contact time if you are an Early careers teacher
• Unrivalled support from the leadership team
  
  The Dorcan Academy is an 11-16 academy situated on the eastern edge of Swindon with a comprehensive, challenging and enriching curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Our vision is to be an outstanding school of first choice at the heart of our local community. We aim to do this through our: 1) Culture - An inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way. 2) Curriculum - Students acquire 'powerful knowledge' and skills that prepare them fully for the world work and their wellbeing, delivered through outstanding teaching 3) Character - Students stand out as model citizens, showing kindness, respect and doing their best 4) Community - All stakeholders use their unique gifts and talents to serve others and enable them to flourish At The Dorcan Academy our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of: Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement and seek to develop in our students the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline. (Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date)