Teacher of Science

We are looking for a talented colleague to be a Teacher of Science, ideally with a Physics or Chemistry specialism, at Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (CAST). You will join an innovative and highly committed team who support one another to succeed and share a deep interest in professional learning and development. You will be well supported by our excellent department leaders, and your teaching will be underpinned by strong science schemes of work and assessments and the work of the United Learning subject advisory team.

Science is a key subject at CAST as it is studied by all students. In Years 10 and 11 all students study separate sciences at GCSE and Biology, Chemistry and Physics are amongst our most popular A levels in Years 12 and 13, with an increasing number of students also studying T levels in Health and Laboratory Science.

CAST is an inspiring, specialist science academy for young people aged 13-19 years old. As part of United Learning, we seek to bring out 'the best in everyone'. We equip our students with the 'powerful knowledge' they need to make a success of their lives and the character to become resilient in overcoming obstacles; to responsibly manage themselves; to work independently on things which challenge them and to work with others.

The college offers GCSE, A level and T level courses, along with unique opportunities to learn from working scientists, technologists and engineers. Students work in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Learning occurs in innovative and exciting ways, supported by CAST's unique partnerships with business. CAST therefore gives students a head start into their future careers. Consequently, student results are strong, and students achieved well above national averages in STEM subjects.

We instil a workplace ethos, with a positive impact recognised by Ofsted who stated that 'the excellent behaviour of students in lessons and around college creates an environment in which it is a joy to teach and study.'

Staff feedback demonstrates to us that CAST is a great community to work in, with a supportive and collaborative culture that is highly valued. Staff have eight training and marking days built into the academic year. There are numerous internal and external development opportunities available to all staff.

The school is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. There are many benefits to working as part of United Learning - expert Subject Advisers, supportive Regional Director and best of all over 50 excellent academies that we work with to improve each other. We encourage staff to visit other academies, "steal with pride" and bring the best practice back to our own schools.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call 'the best in everyone'.