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Kettering Science Academy boasts one of the most exceptional school buildings in North Northamptonshire. This building along with our dedicated staff and has given us the all of the raw materials we need to create an inspirational learning environment where every student is given the opportunity to succeed.
Our aim is to make learning exciting and enjoyable so that students can thrive and fulfil their potential. We offer a wide and varied curriculum covering enhancing the National Curriculum offer with a range of additional opportunities, putting particular emphasis on science and enterprise activities.
This emphasis, alongside an extensive extracurricular activities, provides breadth and depth at all levels for our students. The opportunities we provide at KSA offer every student the skills and support that they need for the greatest chance of future success.
Latest Vacancy
Kettering Science Academy
Assistant Principal
Start Date: 03/09/2018Close Date: 18/05/2018Assistant Principal – Progress & Outcomes
Required to start: September 2018
Closing date: 18 May 2018
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal responsible for all aspects of progress and outcomes.
The successful candidate will be accountable to provide professional and strategic leadership and day to day management of core responsibilities, under the direction of the relevant member of the Senior Leadership Team. These include:
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Academy, developing, implementing and evaluating systems, policies and procedures
- Set challenging targets to monitor progress at all levels
- To take a lead role in the creation of a transformational community within the Academy by developing and leading an exciting curriculum which enables the highest level of pupil progress and attainment
- To assist in identified projects as required
What we can offer you:
- Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
- Additional planning and preparation time. Staff at BWT receive 5 hours of PPA.
- A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.
- A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.
- A full induction programme.
- Access to BWT Teaching School Alliance training programmes.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check
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Head of Science
Start Date: 03/09/2018Close Date: 19/06/2018HEAD OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Start Date: September 2018 if possible
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR negotiable
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader as Head of Science from September. You will be leading a large and progressive science department in the next phase of its journey.
The successful candidate will have:
- An excellent subject knowledge and have proven themselves an ‘outstanding’ classroom practitioner.
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students and raising standards.
- The ability to motivate and lead others.
- A demonstrable ability to lead and develop innovative ideas that will drive progress in the department and ensure engagement of students.
You will be responsible for ensuring teaching and learning is of a high standard in the department and you will ensure that the curriculum supports the Academy and department’s academic and strategic goals.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Teacher of Sociology
Start Date: 03/09/2018Close Date: 20/06/2018BROOKE WESTON TRUST – KETTERING SCIENCE ACADEMY
SIXTH FORM SOCIOLOGY TEACHER
Start Date: September 2018 if possible
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Sixth Form Sociology Teacher (0.4) to join our academy.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire and motivate students to achieve and succeed in Sociology and a second subject.
- Have experience teaching all Key Stages, Key Stage 5 experience is essential.
- Be willing to go above and beyond what is expected, encouraging students to achieve as highly as possible.
- Possess a tenacious ambition for their students, seeking to give them exciting and engaging opportunities for learning.
What we can offer you:
- Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
- Additional planning and preparation time. Staff at BWT receive 5 hours of PPA.
- A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.
- A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.
- A full induction programme.
- Access to BWT Teaching School Alliance training programmes.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 20th June 2018
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Student Support Officer
Start Date: 03/09/2018Close Date: 03/07/2018PermanentStudent Support Officer
Start: September 2018
Salary: £18,100.00 FTE
Hours: 37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (includes 5 training days)
Closing Date: 3 July 2018
Contract: Permanent
Kettering Science Academy is looking to appoint a Student Support Officer (SSO) to join its pastoral team. The current team of Student Support Officers provide a holistic approach to pastoral support by assisting with student behaviour, attendance and welfare.
If you are self-motivated and passionate about improving outcomes for all students, we would love to hear from you.
Our SSO’s are part of a wider team within the Academy, working closely with a team of Progress Leaders and a Vice Principal with responsibility for behaviour, attendance and welfare. SSO’s work with designated year groups of students and a link Progress Leader. This helps develop positive and productive relationships with students. The successful candidates will be a first point of contact for students, families and other agencies.
The successful candidate will:- Be an excellent communicator, capable of working effectively with students, colleagues and families
- Keep accurate records of all dealings with students and families
- Support positive student behaviour and to follow up on good and poor behaviour issues according to Academy procedures and policies
- Undertake home visits and support a coordinated approach to improving attendance
- Promote positive attitudes towards education
- Be passionate and relentless in their pursuit of improved outcomes for all students
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: Tuesday 3 July 2018
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Head of Science
Start Date: 03/09/2018Close Date: 16/07/2018HEAD OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Start Date: September 2018 if possible
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR negotiable
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational leader as Head of Science from September. You will be leading a large and progressive science department in the next phase of its journey.
The successful candidate will have:
- An excellent subject knowledge and have proven themselves an ‘outstanding’ classroom practitioner.
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students and raising standards.
- The ability to motivate and lead others.
- A demonstrable ability to lead and develop innovative ideas that will drive progress in the department and ensure engagement of students.
You will be responsible for ensuring teaching and learning is of a high standard in the department and you will ensure that the curriculum supports the Academy and department’s academic and strategic goals.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: Monday 16 July
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Finance Officer
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 19/08/2018Finance Officers - Opportunities across the Trust
37 hours, 41 weeks
Required as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint Finance Officers within our Northamptonshire schools to provide excellent financial administration and support to the Finance Teams. These roles present a great opportunity to contribute to the effective management of school budgets, to work alongside motivated like-minded colleagues, and also to learn new skills in this dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will work with initiative and have previous finance experience in a busy setting. The successful candidate will also be organised, enthusiastic and committed. They will have the ability to process information in a timely, accurate and confidential manner. They will have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of working in a finance capacity will be required, however further training will be provided to successful candidates.
What we can offer you
- An exceptional and supportive working environment
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- A range of staff benefits, such as childcare vouchers, access to a car salary sacrifice scheme
How to apply
Having read the advertisement, examined the job description and person specification, if you are inspired and motivated to apply for a position at Brooke Weston Trust these are your next steps:
- Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that a CV will not be accepted without a completed application form.
- Write a letter of application on no more than one side of A4 (12 point text). Your letter of application should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.
Please submit your letter of application and application form either by e-mail or by post to:
Mrs Debbie Tysoe
Brooke Weston Trust
Coomb Road
Great Oakley
Corby
Northampton
NN18 8LA
enquiries@brookewestontrust.org
Closing date: 20th August 2018
Interviews: w/c 20th August 2018
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Cleaner
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 25/09/2018Position: Cleaner
Required to start: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade 1, Point 1 £15700 (Full time equivalent, actual salary will be paid pro rata in line with hours and weeks worked)
Hours: 16 hours, 42 weeks, Monday to Friday - 6pm – 915pm. 9pm finish Friday.
Closing date: Monday 25 September 2018
Kettering Science Academy is seeking to employ additional cleaners to support the existing busy team. If you are a team player who takes pride in their work we would like to hear from you. You will be able to work on your own initiative and be flexible in your approach to work.
The Academy is a large and popular school. The secondary building was newly built in 2012 and we take pride in maintaining excellent facilities. We also provide cleaning support to Compass Academy.
Kettering Science Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service before they can be appointed.
All applicants are required to complete a Kettering Science Academy application form. CVs will not be accepted. For further details please contact Miss Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on Tel: 01536 532700 or Email: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Academy. The Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check.
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Cover Supervisor
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 04/09/2018Cover Supervisor
Required: As soon as possible
Salary: £19,000.00 FTE (actual salary will be pro rata reflecting the hours worked and continuous service)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time only + 5 training days)
Contract: Full time / permanent
Following the recent departure of one of our Cover Supervisors, we are looking to appoint to this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in teaching or equally someone with more experience within education looking for a new and exciting challenge.
We require a self-motivated, flexible candidate to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Our Cover Supervisors are key members of our team. They make a valuable contribution across the academy ensuring that students continue to learn in a supported environment when a dedicated class teacher is unavailable for the period.
The successful candidate will:- Supervise students on a lesson-by-lesson basis in departments across the Academy.
- Ensure students remain on task and make progress during their lessons.
- Assist students with their work, helping them understand tasks and supporting them in their learning.
- Manage student behaviour and follow up on good and poor behaviour issues according to Academy procedures and policies.
- Be available for tasks and deployment for such things as: accompanying Academy trips, workings with students with SEN, invigilating examinations, collecting and displaying work.
- There may be a requirement to lead a tutor group.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
About Brooke Weston Trust:
The aim of the Brooke Weston Trust is to develop education for the public good. The Trust provides experiences for young people matched to their needs, which together with an ethos of high expectations, leads to high levels of achievement and personal development. The Trust currently runs four secondary academies, five primary academies and one secondary free school all based in the East Midlands and North Cambridgeshire.
Benefits:
By joining the Brooke Weston Trust you will gain access to a range of benefits including double the national PPA allocation for teaching colleagues, free breakfast and lunch daily, access to a car leasing scheme and a wide range of in house and external CPD opportunities.
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
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Teacher of Science
Start Date: 01/01/2019Close Date: 11/10/2018Teacher of Science
Start Date: January 2019
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
Future progress may be available
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Teacher of Science. You will be joining a large and progressive science department in the next phase of its journey.
The successful candidate will have:
- An excellent subject knowledge and have proven themselves an ‘outstanding’ classroom practitioner.
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students and raising standards.
- The ability to motivate and lead others.
- A demonstrable ability to lead and develop innovative ideas that will drive progress in the department and ensure engagement of students.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 11th October 2018
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Exam Invigilator
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 28/01/2019Exam Invigilator
Required to start: ASAP
Salary: £8.14 per hour plus holiday pay
Hours: Casual (as required)
Closing date: Monday 28th January 2019
Kettering Science Academy is looking to add to its team of Exam Invigilators in preparation for GCSE and A-Level examinations. Our team of invigilators ensure that all examinations at the Academy are conducted in line with regulations. Our Invigilators contribute to the smooth running of all examinations, including mocks throughout the year. The Exams Officer provides support and guidance to the team of invigilators.
If you are passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and have an eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
- Help prepare the examination rooms
- Ensure all exams are conducted in an appropriate manner in line with regulations
- Assist with any basic administration linked with the delivery of the exam
- Be vigilant of candidate conduct during the examinations
- Assist with the provision for students with special arrangements
Hours and times of work will vary dependent upon the exam timetable.
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to supply a completed application form and covering letter. For further details and an application pack, please visit our website or contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator.
T. 01536 532700
E. recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W.www.ketteringscienceacademy.org
Kettering Science Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service before they can be appointed.
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Teacher of Science
Start Date: 01/01/2019Close Date: 13/12/2018Teacher of Science
Start Date: January 2019
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
Future progress may be available
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Teacher of Science. You will be joining a large and progressive science department in the next phase of its journey.
The successful candidate will have:
- An excellent subject knowledge and have proven themselves an ‘outstanding’ classroom practitioner.
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students and raising standards.
- The ability to motivate and lead others.
- A demonstrable ability to lead and develop innovative ideas that will drive progress in the department and ensure engagement of students.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 13th December 2018
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Teacher of Maths
Start Date: 08/04/2019Close Date: 28/01/2019Teacher of Maths
Start Date: Easter 2019
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
Future progress may be available
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Teacher of Maths to join our successful mathematics department.
The successful candidate will have:
- Have a passion for maths
- Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire and motivate students to achieve and succeed in mathematics
- Have experience teaching mathematics across Key Stage 3, and be able to demonstrate experience teaching at Key Stage 4. Experience teaching at Key Stage 5 would be advantageous but not essential
- Be willing to go above and beyond what is expected, encouraging students to see the value of maths in everyday life
- Possess a tenacious ambition for their students, seeking to give them exciting and engaging opportunities for learning
- An excellent subject knowledge and have proven themselves an ‘outstanding’ classroom practitioner
- A strong track record of improving outcomes for students and raising standards
- The ability to motivate and lead others
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
This summer the maths department achieved a positive progress 8 score at GCSE and several A level mathematicians went on to study at top universities including Harvard and Durham.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 28th January 2019
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Curriculum Officer
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 14/11/2018Permanent, Full timeCurriculum Officer
Required to start: As soon as possible
Salary: £19,000.00 FTE (actual salary will be pro rata reflecting the hours worked and continuous service)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time only + 5 training days)
Closing date: Wednesday 21st November
Contract: Full time / permanent
Following the recent departure of one of our Curriculum Officers, we are looking to appoint to this role.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in teaching or equally someone with more experience within education looking for a new and exciting challenge.
We require a self-motivated, flexible candidate to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Our Curriculum Officers are key members of our team. They make a valuable contribution across the academy ensuring that students continue to learn in a supported environment when a dedicated class teacher is unavailable for the period.
The successful candidate will:- Supervise students on a lesson-by-lesson basis in departments across the Academy.
- Ensure students remain on task and make progress during their lessons.
- Assist students with their work, helping them understand tasks and supporting them in their learning.
- Manage student behaviour and follow up on good and poor behaviour issues according to Academy procedures and policies.
- Be available for tasks and deployment for such things as: accompanying Academy trips, workings with students with SEN, invigilating examinations, collecting and displaying work.
- There may be a requirement to lead a tutor group.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
About Brooke Weston Trust:
The aim of the Brooke Weston Trust is to develop education for the public good. The Trust provides experiences for young people matched to their needs, which together with an ethos of high expectations, leads to high levels of achievement and personal development. The Trust currently runs four secondary academies, five primary academies and one secondary free school all based in the East Midlands and North Cambridgeshire.
Benefits:
By joining the Brooke Weston Trust you will gain access to a range of benefits including double the national PPA allocation for teaching colleagues, free breakfast and lunch daily, access to a car leasing scheme and a wide range of in house and external CPD opportunities.
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Kettering Science Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service before they can be appointed.
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HLTA
Start Date: 01/01/2019Close Date: 06/12/2018Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Wellbeing and SEMH
Start Date: January 2019
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Grade 6, Point 16 £23,000.00 FTE Actual salary paid pro-rata as per hours of work.
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
We are seeking to appoint a HLTA for Wellbeing and SEMH to collaborate with teachers in planning and delivering programmes of teaching and learning activities for students involved with the intervention project.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver programmes to support behaviour, wellbeing and social emotional mental health needs
- Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
- Be responsible for assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment of these students.
- Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
- Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.
- Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
- Provide pastoral care to pupils
- Invigilate exams and tests
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 6 November
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Student Support Officer
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 09/01/2019PermanentStudent Support Officer
Start: ASAP
Salary: £18,100.00 FTE
Hours: 37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (includes 5 training days)
Closing Date: Wednesday 9 January 2019
Contract: Permanent
Kettering Science Academy is looking to appoint a Student Support Officer (SSO) to join its pastoral team. The current team of Student Support Officers provide a holistic approach to pastoral support by assisting with student behaviour, attendance and welfare.
If you are self-motivated and passionate about improving outcomes for all students, we would love to hear from you.
Our SSO’s are part of a wider team within the Academy, working closely with a team of Progress Leaders and a Vice Principal with responsibility for behaviour, attendance and welfare. SSO’s work with designated year groups of students and a link Progress Leader. This helps develop positive and productive relationships with students. The successful candidates will be a first point of contact for students, families and other agencies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent communicator, capable of working effectively with students, colleagues and families
- Keep accurate records of all dealings with students and families
- Support positive student behaviour and to follow up on good and poor behaviour issues according to Academy procedures and policies
- Undertake home visits and support a coordinated approach to improving attendance
- Promote positive attitudes towards education
- Be passionate and relentless in their pursuit of improved outcomes for all students
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: Wednesday 9 January 2019
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 09/01/2019BROOKE WESTON TRUST – KETTERING SCIENCE ACADEMY
TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3
KETTERING
START: ASAP
HOURS: 37 HOURS, 39 WEEKS
SALARY: Grade 5, Point 13 £19,000.00 Actual salary will be equivalent to weeks and hours worked.
Kettering Science Academy requires a Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. You will have expertise working with students with significant behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. The successful candidate will be required to work one-to-one, in small groups as well as supporting other students within the school. They will be a well-motivated and compassionate individual capable of working both as part of a bigger team and independently. The successful candidate will join a supportive and friendly team and be experienced in supporting the delivery of the curriculum.
You will be responsible for promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students and show awareness of complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
We will consider applications from candidates who are currently Level 2 Teaching Assistants and willing to work towards their Level 3 qualification.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy. We are very confident that this will be Kettering Science Academy’s best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: Wednesday 9 January 2019
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Site Manager
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 10/01/2019Site Manager (Kettering Science Academy and Compass Primary Academy)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Grade 9, From £35,000.00
Hours: 37 hours, 52 weeks per year
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
Kettering Science Academy and Compass Primary Academy jointly require a Site Manager to join their Premises Department.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about ensuring our school buildings are fit for purpose for all of our users and be focused on working with both schools to deliver excellent facilities.
- Be responsible for delivering a comprehensive site management service to both schools, deploying site team colleagues and resources effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of both schools.
- Develop strong and effective working relationships with contractors and specialists
- The role will require both planned preventative maintenance and a proactive approach to project work so that our schools remain great places for our children and young people to learn
- Have a significant focus on compliance with statutory regulations, ensuring we maintain safe places for our students, colleagues and visitors. Working with and reporting to central colleagues will be part of the role and support our strong governance culture.
“Kettering Science Academy and Compass Primary Academy are part of the Brooke Weston Trust schools and are co-located on the same campus. The successful candidate will work across both schools and will contribute to the Trust’s compliance monitoring and reporting relating to the management of our estate.”
Both Kettering Science Academy and Compass Primary Academy are on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focussed on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy and Compass Primary Academy. We are very confident that this will be our best year yet and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
For further information about how to apply, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about this role please contact Celina Dilger, HR Administrator, on the below details:
T: 01536 532700
E: recruitment@ketteringscienceacademy.org
W: Brooke Weston Trust Careers
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 10th January 2019
Please be aware that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.
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Tony Segalini
Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA
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Associate Principal
Tony Segalini