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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
Head of Biology
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 16/01/2020Head of Biology
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch, free parking
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of Biology.
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: Thursday 16th January 2020
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 Physics
Start Date: 01/01/2020Close Date: 10/12/2019Head of Physics
Start Date: January 2020
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch, free parking
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of Physics.
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: Tuesday 10th December 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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Personal Assistant
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 18/09/2019Personal Assistant to Principal
Start: ASAP
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Salary: Grade 6, point 16 £23,000.00 FTE
We are seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.
This role is ideal for someone with previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment, the role presents an exciting opportunity to support the work of the school through efficient administrative support. You will be the first point of contact for a range of enquiries directed to SLT from both internal and external sources.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Academy.
You will be a well-motivated and organised individual capable of working independently and as part of a bigger team. The successful candidate will join a supportive and friendly team.
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 each other.
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 18th September 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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Administration Assistant
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 08/10/2019BROOKE WESTON TRUST – KETTERING SCIENCE ACADEMY
ADMIN ASSISTANT - REPROGRAPHICS
KETTERING
START: ASAP
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 8th October
HOURS: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
SALARY: Grade 2, Point 4 £16,800.00 FTE
*Actual salary will be equivalent to weeks and hours worked*
Kettering Science Academy requires an Admin Assistant to join their team.
You will have expertise working within a busy Reprographics Department and will be a well-motivated and organised individual capable of working independently and as part of a bigger team. The successful candidate will join a supportive and friendly team.
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 each other.
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 8th October 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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Teacher of Maths
Start Date: 01/01/2020Close Date: 16/10/2019Teacher of Maths
Start Date: January 2019
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Teacher of Maths to join our successful mathematics department.
The successful candidate will:
- 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
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 results in line with national and was one of the top performing departments in the school.
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, Wednesday 16 October 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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Teacher of MFL
Start Date: 01/01/2020Close Date: 08/11/2019TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SPECIALISIM GERMAN)
KETTERING
START: January 2020
CONTRACT TYPE: Full time
SALARY: MPS/UPS, a suitable responsibility point would be considered for the right candidate
We have an exciting opportunity for a vibrant, well qualified and committed teacher of German and French to join a dynamic, well-resourced, supportive and high performing MFL department. The department, has a history of strong outcomes at GCSE especially in German and has consistently performed above national expectations. It is therefore one of the strongest departments in the Academy.
French and German are popular subjects at both Key Stage 3 and Key stage 4 as students are conscientious and motivated to learn a language. Students are well behaved in lessons which allows students to learn in calm yet creative environment. So if you are an experienced teacher or an NQT and are passionate about delivering high quality language lessons we would welcome an application from you.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to teach German across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and the ability to teach French is desirable.
- 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.
- Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire and motivate students to achieve and succeed in languages.
- Be passionate with regard to implementing the curriculum and developing further extra-curricular opportunities.
- Committed to their own professional development and to the overall success of the department.
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: 12pm Friday 8th November 2019
Interviews: w/c Monday 21 October 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: 28/11/2019BROOKE 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 Level 3, you will have expertise working with students with a range of special educational needs. 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 focused 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: Thursday 28th 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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Curriculum Officer
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 28/11/2019Curriculum 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: 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time only + 5 training days)
Closing date: Thursday 28th November 2019
Contract: Part time (3 days per week, to include a Friday)
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 free breakfast and lunch daily, discounted gym membership, 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
Closing date: Thursday 28th November
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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Head of History
Start Date: 20/04/2020Close Date: 16/01/2020Head of History
Start Date: Easter 2020
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + Competitive TLR
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of History.
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: Thursday 16th January 2020
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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Cleaner
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 16/12/2019Cleaner
Required to start: As soon as possible
Salary: £8.45 per hour
Hours: 3.00pm – 6.00pm, 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Closing date: 16th December 2019
Kettering Science Academy is seeking to employ additional cleaners to support the existing busy team at Compass Primary School.
If you are a team player who takes pride in their work we would like to hear from you. You must be able to work on your own initiative and be flexible in your approach to work.
About Kettering Science Academy:
Kettering Science Academy is on a journey towards ‘outstanding’. We have made rapid improvements and we are now relentlessly focused 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 16th December 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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Student Support Officer
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 12/12/2019Student Support Officer
Start: ASAP
Salary: £18,100.00 FTE
Hours: 37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (includes 5 training days)
Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 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: Thursday 12th December 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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Second in Maths
Start Date: ASAPClose Date: 03/02/2020BROOKE WESTON TRUST – KETTERING SCIENCE ACADEMY
Second in Maths
Kettering
Start: Easter/September 2020
Salary: MPS/UPS + TL2b
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch, free parking
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational leader as Second in Mathematics.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Maths in leading the department, taking on the leadership of one or more specific areas. They will work to build on the recent success of the department, further developing the curriculum and teaching practice to support the Academy’s academic and strategic goals.
This year the mathematics department saw a record number of students achieving A*- C grades and making Levels of Progress in line with national levels of performance. The Progress 8 measure was one of the strongest in the school reflecting the strength of the maths team and their high expectation and commitment to student outcomes.
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 3rd February 2020
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: ASAPClose Date: 03/02/2020Teacher of Maths
Start Date: Easter/September 2020
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Benefits: Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch, free parking
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Teacher of Maths to join our successful mathematics department.
The successful candidate will:
- 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
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 results in line with national and was one of the top performing departments in the school.
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 3rd February 2020
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 MFL
Start Date: 01/09/2020Close Date: 22/01/2020BROOKE WESTON TRUST – KETTERING SCIENCE ACADEMY
TEACHER OF MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
KETTERING
START: September 2020
CONTRACT TYPE: Full time
SALARY: MPS/UPS
We have an exciting opportunity for a vibrant, qualified and committed teacher of German and French to join a dynamic, well-resourced, supportive and high performing MFL department. The department, has a history of strong outcomes at GCSE especially in German and has consistently performed above national expectations. It is therefore one of the strongest departments in the Academy.
French and German are popular subjects at both Key Stage 3 and Key stage 4 as students are conscientious and motivated to learn a language. Students are well behaved in lessons which allows students to learn in calm yet creative environment. So if you are an experienced teacher or an NQT and are passionate about delivering high quality language lessons we would welcome an application from you.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to teach German across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and the ability to teach French is desirable.
- 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.
- Be a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire and motivate students to achieve and succeed in languages.
- Be passionate with regard to implementing the curriculum and developing further extra-curricular opportunities.
- Committed to their own professional development and to the overall success of the department.
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, Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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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Kettering Science Academy
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