Teacher of Science

Join us on our amazing adventure to make THE difference. “The school provides high quality pastoral care” - Ofsted 2023. Are you driven by a passionate belief that excellent schooling is the right of every child? Do you believe that we must never accept that personal circumstances, socio-economic background or prior attainment will inevitably limit young people’s potential? Are you committed to the transformational power of education to shape lives and futures? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Teacher of Science to join our team at Alvaston Moor Academy. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engaging students, nurturing curiosity, and developing their scientific knowledge, understanding, and enquiry skills. With a focus on delivering highquality lessons, you will inspire a love of science, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, and ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Through innovative and engaging teaching, you will help students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. We’re looking for professionals who are ambitious but humble, innovative but research-led, and warm and compassionate, with unapologetically high standards, to join us on our mission to take Alvaston Moor Academy in Derby from its current position to become one of the very best schools in the country. In a community where almost 70% of pupils qualify for pupil premium funding, for more than a generation the school has struggled to consistently be the great school it can be, and that its young people, their parents and the community of Alvaston are entitled to. In the last decade the school has seen periods of real improvement, but progress has often not survived changes in leadership, and positive changes have proved short-lived. In 2021 Alvaston Moor began its latest journey of improvement as part of Archway Learning Trust. Once again improve