Trinity Academy Halifax
Salary and Role information
Vacancy:Salary information: / Science Teachers
MPR/UPR plus up to £10,000 allowance available for an outstanding candidate
Start date: / 1 January 2018, or sooner
Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Trinity Academy Halifax, and your interest in being part of our growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Our vision is to inspire each and every student across the Trust, to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.
We gained MAT status in late 2015 and our family of academy’s and Free Schools is expanding. Within the growing Multi-Academy Trust, Trinity Academy is the outstanding flagship school, our Executive Principal is a National Leader of Education and we are the lead school in the Trinity Teaching School Alliance and White Rose Maths Hub.
The Maltings College andAkroydon Primary are part of our trust and we are working with other primary and secondary schools and academies, to provide support and leadership. These includeTrinity Academy Sowerby Bridge and Cathedral Academy in Wakefield.
Curriculum Area: Science
Science is a core subject and one that thrives at Trinity Academy. Subjects studied within this curriculum area include Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The academy is able to offer Science teachers some of the best teaching facilities in Yorkshire.
We have dedicated Science labs and a 3D cinema that enables teachers to demonstrate areas such as the human heart in 3D. The centre piece of the department is the Faraday space; an open plan teaching area, designed for practical demonstrations and equipped with air server facilities.
As one of the academy’s specialisms, Science plays a key role in developing and promoting the ethos of the academy and providing a beacon of good practice. We are also able to offer enhanced curriculum opportunities through our strong partnership links with our sponsors, in particular Huddersfield University.
All students follow the Science Discovery Pathway which meets National Curriculum requirements in Phase 1. More variety is available in Phase 2, with courses inCombined andTriple Science GCSE to meet the interests, aptitudes and career needs of individual students.From September 2016, new specifications are being taught. In 6th Form, students are given the option of studying a range of Science courses at A-level.
Summer 2017 examination outcomes gave our best results to date for ; Triple Science students achieved 47% A*- Afor the Further Additionalcourseand inAdditionalScience 73% of students achieved A*-C. Key to our continued success will be the high quality of teaching, from professionals who have excellent subject knowledge and can deliver at all key stages.
Science is situated on the first floor of the academy (Priestley College). Each lab has an interactive whiteboard and DVD playing facilities, and staff can project their iPads via an air server. Classrooms have access to student laptops and iPads, where up to75 and 60are available respectively to be used by students as part of lesson resources.
Staffing
The Science team is a vibrant team of professionals, many of which are at the start of their teaching career. We welcome new members of the team who are not afraid to introduce new teaching and learning methods, or try new ideas that change and challenge how students learn.
Currently there are 21 teachers within the department. The department is led by the Curriculum Leader, with additional leadership support from two Deputy Curriculum Leaders, a Lead Teacher and four Associate Lead Teachers.
With the support and direction of a strong leadership team, the Science department is able to support new teachers, and provide opportunities for more experienced practitioners to develop their skills and career. You will be joining an academy that has the opportunity, resources and freedom to promote innovation and reward talent.
We have opportunities at Trinity Academy Halifax and Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge, candidates can discuss their preference at the interview stage.
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