Science Teacher at Academy21

Academy21 is an Inspired Online School and part of the Inspired Education Group. Inspired is a leading global premium schools' group, offering excellence in kindergarten to Year 13 education to over 85,000 students. Our international network of 0ver 110 schools, across 23 countries on 5 continents, delivers proven best practice from every corner of the globe - to ensure learning is world class. Using state of the art digital technology, Inspired Schools Online operates two established divisions - Kings InterHigh, a non-selective fee paying online secondary school established in 2005 and Academy21 (A21), our B2B alternative provision for secondary aged students serving other educational providers, schools, local authorities, and other public bodies. Academy21 is a Department for Education accredited online alternative provision, recognised for the quality of its education and support for young people. Our most recent report on the Ofsted website can be viewed here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/100003/150163 The school makes a positive impact on the lives of students, as one parent shared: 'My child has been off school for over a year due to extreme anxiety and not being able to attend school. Academy21 has given my child another chance at education where she is thriving and enjoying school again. I cannot thank them enough.' Academy21 supports thousands of vulnerable students every year who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to attend a physical secondary school. In any year we partner with over 1000 schools and local authority services to help them realise the best possible outcomes for young people who may be unable to attend school regularly due to medical or complex mental health issues to attendance or behavioural needs. Academy 21's mission is to build confidence, skills and provides a fresh start for many young people.ROLE SUMMARY: About the role Job Title: Leader of Learning (Teacher) Science, Academy21 Company: Academy21, part of Inspired Online Schools Contract: Fixed Term from January 2025 and ending 18 July 2025 Working Hours: Full time and Part time positions available Location: Remotely from home (UK) Salary: £34,500.00 - £40,950.00 per annum depending on experience and qualifications Start date: 6 January 2025 Additional Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Healthcare Cashback. Opportunities may also be available to teach in our fellow online school, King's InterHigh. Various Benefits: A Company Pension Life Cover Employee Discount Programme High-end IT equipment for work use Excellent professional development Health Cover and Wellbeing Scheme Course Fee Discounts Start Date - Fixed term from January 2025 and ending 18th July 2025. Salary Range - £34,500 - £40,950 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Position: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract The successful candidate will join a talented team of specialists, providing excellent online experiences for KS3 and KS4 students. We offer a range of courses, in Science for example Dual and Triple Award Science GCSEs and an entry level certificate, 'Everyday Science'.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan for and teach a range of classes to ensure student engagement and progress.
• Inspire, motivate and provide purposeful subject knowledge for students within the school
• Be up to date on current research and emerging pedagogy through active engagement in professional development.
• Teach and assess students regularly, using timely and adaptive methods as well as the range of teaching tools provided.
• Take a leading role in maintaining a positive and inspirational learning climate in their classroom and the department, and where appropriate, integrate your subject learning across the curriculum.
• Support the development of priorities for improvement and the self-evaluation of the school's effectiveness.
• Assist in maintaining and developing a high-quality school environment and profile and act as a role model by their professional conduct and disposition
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and any class or group of students including those they teach.
• Provide guidance and advice to students on educational matters.
• Provide or contribute to assessments, reports and references relating to students in a timely manner.
• Participate in meetings and staff CPD opportunities
• Undertake any other work as specified by their line manager.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: The Ideal Candidate will be qualified up to degree level in the related subject area and have a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status. In addition, they will have:
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Teaching experience
• Awareness of how to motivate students who may be highly anxious or whose circumstances may be challenging
• Knowledge of correct safeguarding procedures
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work well in independently and within a team
• Change and business improvement focused
• Able to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments
• Experience working in the primary, secondary or college sector
• Experience working in state or independent school sector
• Experience creating resources and the ability to review and enhance our current course delivery
• Computer Literate with the ability to teach online using technology applications
We offer a genuinely 21st century education and the opportunity for teachers to develop professional skills. Our teachers teach a range of students with different needs and are provided with excellent professional development opportunities, as well as high quality computer hardware and training.SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

The Ideal Candidate will be qualified up to degree level in the related subject area and have a recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status. In addition, they will have:
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Teaching experience
• Awareness of how to motivate students who may be highly anxious or whose circumstances may be challenging
• Knowledge of correct safeguarding procedures
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work well in independently and within a team
• Change and business improvement focused
• Able to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments
• Experience working in the primary, secondary or college sector
• Experience working in state or independent school sector
• Experience creating resources and the ability to review and enhance our current course delivery
• Computer Literate with the ability to teach online using technology applications
We offer a genuinely 21st century education and the opportunity for teachers to develop professional skills. Our teachers teach a range of students with different needs and are provided with excellent professional development opportunities, as well as high quality computer hardware and training.

Academy21 is an Inspired Online School and part of the Inspired Education Group. Inspired is a leading global premium schools' group, offering excellence in kindergarten to Year 13 education to over 85,000 students. Our international network of 0ver 110 schools, across 23 countries on 5 continents, delivers proven best practice from every corner of the globe - to ensure learning is world class. Using state of the art digital technology, Inspired Schools Online operates two established divisions - Kings InterHigh, a non-selective fee paying online secondary school established in 2005 and Academy21 (A21), our B2B alternative provision for secondary aged students serving other educational providers, schools, local authorities, and other public bodies. Academy21 is a Department for Education accredited online alternative provision, recognised for the quality of its education and support for young people. Our most recent report on the Ofsted website can be viewed here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/100003/150163 The school makes a positive impact on the lives of students, as one parent shared: 'My child has been off school for over a year due to extreme anxiety and not being able to attend school. Academy21 has given my child another chance at education where she is thriving and enjoying school again. I cannot thank them enough.' Academy21 supports thousands of vulnerable students every year who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to attend a physical secondary school. In any year we partner with over 1000 schools and local authority services to help them realise the best possible outcomes for young people who may be unable to attend school regularly due to medical or complex mental health issues to attendance or behavioural needs. Academy 21's mission is to build confidence, skills and provides a fresh start for many young people.

Salary: £34,500.00 - £40,950.00 per annum depending on experience and qualifications Start date: 6 January 2025 Additional Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Healthcare Cashback. Opportunities may also be available to teach in our fellow online school, King's InterHigh. Various Benefits: A Company Pension Life Cover Employee Discount Programme High-end IT equipment for work use Excellent professional development Health Cover and Wellbeing Scheme Course Fee Discounts Start Date - Fixed term from January 2025 and ending 18th July 2025. Salary Range - £34,500 - £40,950 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. Position: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract The successful candidate will join a talented team of specialists, providing excellent online experiences for KS3 and KS4 students. We offer a range of courses, in Science for example Dual and Triple Award Science GCSEs and an entry level certificate, 'Everyday Science'.