Second in Science

Hermitage Academy is part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a motivated and ambitious Second in Science with the highest personal and academic standards to support our Science Department, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a someone with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for science, someone who has the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive excellence every day.

This appointment will be based in Hermitage Academy where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory.

Hermitage Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form with over 1000 students from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
• A supportive and effective governing body

The successful candidate will:

• Have successful teaching experience in the relevant subject area at both KS3 and KS4
• The ability to drive forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department.
• Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a manager within the curriculum area and as a Form Tutor.
• Work alongside a dedicated Head of Scienceto construct interventions that impact on pupil outcomes.
• be an exemplar of best practice.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 22 May 2023

Interviews taking place week commencing Thursday 25 May 2023.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to Samantha.lish@hermitageacademy.co.uk or by post to Samantha Lish, Support Services Manager, Hermitage Academy, Waldridge Lane, Chester Le Street, DH2 3AD. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.