Teacher of Science

The Achieve and Learn Trust has recently rebranded with new leadership at all levels. We are excited about this new strategic direction and the changes made to improve educational provision even more, for all our young people. Our Vision At the heart of the Trust's vision is a belief that students deserve the best educational Ms Kim Earle experience with aspirational curriculum provision and enrichment opportunities. We strive CEO of the for personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enriched learning Achieve and Learn Trust environment: opening minds, opening doors to learning opportunities and opening up pathways to successful futures. Our Aims Our aim is to ensure that all schools within the Trust aspire to be strong providers and aim for exemplary practice through creative approaches. Our Future We have an appetite for continuous improvement and development, with an overall ambition of expanding the Trust to develop a local partnership of schools, covering both primary and secondary phases. This will enable us to foster true partnership and collaborative work that both supports and challenges member schools., Ambition: we instil a lifelong love of learning and nurture skills and talents Inclusion: we welcome and respect people from all backgrounds, valuing and celebrating diversity Aspiration: we want people to be the best that they can be and for everyone to achieve their potential Community: we develop local and global citizens of the future, always committed to working in partnership Belief: we encourage everyone to believe in themselves and their future, providing opportunities to excel. In all things, we expect our staff to work towards achieving the vision for our Trust, embracing our values and showing ethical leadership at all times. Corporate Responsibilities

• To uphold our commitment to safeguarding and to promote the wellbeing of children.
• To actively promote the vision and values of our Trust with all stakeholders, including
trustees, local governors, colleagues, parents, visitors and the local wider community of all our schools.
• To robustly follow all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in
particular to comply with policies relating to Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Academy Trust Handbook, Financial Procedures, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection, reporting any concerns to the Chief Executive Officer.
• To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• To comply with all reasonable management requests., i) identifying clear teaching objectives and content, appropriate to the subject matter and the
students being taught, and specifying how these will be taught and assessed ii) setting tasks for whole class, individual and group work, including homework, which challenge students and ensure high levels of pupil interest iii) setting appropriate and demanding expectations for students' learning, motivation and presentation of work iv) setting clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment, and ensuring that students are aware of the substances and purpose of what they are asked to do v) identifying students who:
• have special educational needs, including specific learning difficulties
• are very able
• are not yet fluent in English
• are disadvantaged
and knowing where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. 1.1b through intelligent curriculum design, providing clear structures for lessons, and for sequences of lessons in the short, medium and longer term, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge for students 1.1c making effective use of assessment information on students' attainment and progress in teaching and in planning future lessons and sequences of lessons 1.1d planning opportunities to contribute to students' personal, spiritual, moral, social, aesthetic and cultural development and opportunities to promote good citizenship 1.1e where applicable, ensuring coverage of the relevant examination syllabuses and National Curriculum programmes of study. 1.2 Teaching and Class Management 1.2a ensuring effective teaching of whole classes, and of groups and individuals within the whole class setting, so that teaching objectives are met, and best use is made of available teaching time 1.2b monitoring and intervening when teaching to ensure sound learning and discipline 1.2c establishing and maintaining a purposeful working atmosphere 1.2d setting high expectations for students' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships 1.2e establishing a safe environment which supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident 1.2f using teaching methods, which sustain the momentum of students' work and keep all students engaged 1.2g being familiar with the SEN Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of special educational needs and, as part of the responsibilities under the Code, implementing and keeping records on individual education plans (IEPS) for students at Action Plus and above 1.2h ensuring that students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding in the subject 1.2i evaluating her/his own teaching critically and uses this to improve effectiveness. 2. Accountability 2.1 assessing how well learning objectives have been achieved and using this assessment to improve specific aspects of teaching 2.2 marking and monitoring students' assigned classwork and homework, providing constructive oral and written feedback, and setting targets for students' progress 2.3 assessing and recording each pupil's progress systematically, including through focused observation, questioning, testing and marking, and use these records to: (i) check that students have understood and completed the work set (ii) monitor strengths and weaknesses and use the information gained as a basis for purposeful intervention in pupil's learning (iii) inform planning (iv) check that students continue to make demonstrable progress in their acquisition of the knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject 2.4 being familiar with the statutory assessment and reporting requirements and preparing and presenting informative reports to parents 2.5 where applicable, understanding the expected demands of students in relation to each relevant level description or end of Key Stage description, and the demands of the syllabuses and course requirements for GCSE and other Key Stage 4 courses; 2.6 where applicable, understanding and knowing how to implement the assessment requirements of current qualifications 2.7 recognising the level at which a pupil is achieving, and assessing students consistently against attainment targets, where applicable, if necessary with guidance from an experienced teacher 2.8 understanding and knowing how national, local comparative and school data, including National Curriculum test data, where applicable, can be used to set clear targets for students' achievement 2.9 using different kinds of assessment appropriately for different purposes, including National Curriculum and other standardised tests, and baseline assessment where relevant. 3. Whole School 3.1 promoting the general progress and well-being of students 3.2 contributing to students' personal, spiritual, moral, social, aesthetic and cultural development and promotes good citizenship 3.3 providing guidance and advice to students on emotional, vocational and social matters 3.4 supervising students in line with school supervision policy maintaining good order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety both in school and when they are engaged in authorised activities elsewhere 3.5 recognising the value of work across the curriculum and working with, and supporting colleagues, attending meetings as requested by the Head 3.6 supervising, and so far as is practicable, teaching students whose teacher is not available to teach them in line with school, local and national agreements 3.7 participating in examination procedures and arrangements for supervision of such examinations 3.8 registering the attendance of students 3.9 recognising the value of extra curricula activities and participating where appropriate 3.10 following and promoting school policies and procedures. 4. Undertake such duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher operating within the provision of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions of Employment. The department is committed to high standards and works collaboratively to achieve outstanding student outcomes. The department is extremely well resourced and achieves excellent results, which are improving year on year.

Altrincham College is an over-subscribed 11-18 Academy set in the pleasant South Manchester suburbs of Hale/Timperley, on the Manchester/Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our vision is to nurture well-rounded citizens of the future who are knowledgeable, happy and resilient so that they make a valuable Mr Andy Keegan contribution to the world in which they live and are empowered to make informed and positive life choices. Headteacher Altrincham College places a high value on professional development; CPD opportunities will be available to the successful applicant. This post offers the opportunity to join a great place to work where you will be supported by a hugely talented staff team across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage and support every child in reaching their full potential.

lead on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and provision, supported by the Headof Department. This role is to support the Science department as weseek to further extend the excellent curriculum and expertise which iscurrently in place within our school.Candidates should have experience of teaching Science at Key Stages 3,4 and 5 and a sound knowledge and genuine passion for this subjectarea. Teachers who specialise in either Biology or Physics would bedesirable but not essential.Additional responsibilityThe successful candidate will assume a role which will develop the skillsand pedagogy of other colleagues across the department, specifically inrelation to adaptive teaching (at all key stages).The candidate will have a proven track record of demonstrable impactfor all learners.Reporting to the Head of Science, the successful candidate will be anintegral part of the team. This is an exciting opportunity for anoutstanding, creative teacher with the drive, passion and commitment tojoin our hugely talented team of staff, working together to encourage andsupport every child in reaching their full potential.Please note that we do not employ unqualified teachers . Onlyapplications from candidates with QTS status will be considered for anyteaching post.,
• An engaging, creative and welcoming The successful candidate will be expected to
environment.
• take up the appointment in September 2026.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, The position will be based at Altrincham College.
with excellent employer contributions.
• You will be paid on either the Teachers' Main
• Free on-site parking. Scale or Upper Pay Scale commensurate to your
• On-site canteen facilities. experience plus TLR2A.
• Staff room with free refreshments. All our schools operate a no-smoking policy on
• Employee Assistance Programme. the whole of its sites.
• Occupational Health and Counselling services
available.
• Supported by a talented, highly motivated,
committed and professional team of colleagues.
• Active and supportive Governing Bodies and
Senior Leadership Teams.
• CPD opportunities for all staff.
• Access to NPQ training programmes and
training around leadership and management.
• Opportunities to collaborate and work across
the Trust.
• A great place to work.