Most of our students remain with us into the Sixth form, including those who study A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as BTEC in Science and we are aiming to further develop Post 16 provision, particularly Physics. The person appointed will be a key figure in the delivery of Post 16 Physics and there will be excellent opportunities to contribute to Post 16 expansion so offering a lot of potential to teach A Level.

*Full time may be available for a candidate who can offer additional subjects within Science at Level 3, this can be discussed on interview.

**A substantial recruitment payment may be awarded for the successful candidate with the right experience(s) in line with the Academy’s Pay Policy.

Our last Ofsted inspection in we were judged the Academy to be good in all categories and for overall effectiveness with some excellent feedback across all subjects and our Pastoral Care.

Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Academy with an overall positive progress score every year since 2017 and within the top 3 non-selective schools in Walsall every year since 2017.  With our excellent results and being graded as “Good” across all areas by Ofsted (October 2021) and our continual desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.

We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn as was clearly supported by the feedback from Ofsted. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement. Ofsted noted that staff are proud to work in the academy.

We are an expanding academy with numbers growing to well over 1500, and we continue to be over-subscribed at Key Stage 3 and in our large sixth form. This is an exciting time for you to join our team as we continue to expand and grow. The academy has a large sixth form of well over 240 students and the su

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards of education in the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you. We may also consider staff on a job share, provided that this covers the full timetable requirements which would include predominantly KS3 and KS4 classes.   

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information and a tour around the Science Faculty and Academy. Please liaise with Mrs Richards or Mrs Morgan to arrange this through the email below.

We can offer you: -

• Friendly, caring and supportive staff across the Academy – staff stay here for a number of years and say it is a great place to work and ex-students come back to work in the Academy so please come along and visit us find out what they say…
• A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, staff swimming and badminton, well-being counsellor, well-being co-ordinator for staff, monthly staff breakfasts, employee assistance programme and much more…
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities including opportunities to undertake our own in-house CPD programmes as well as external providers such as National Professional Qualifications at different levels as you progress towards leadership roles.
• We are a TEEP ambassador School with Level 4 trainers.
• A well established and supportive Induction programme for all staff at all levels including ECT’s.
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated team of staff in the Science faculty.
• A highly dedicated and committed Pastoral team at all levels.
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated Science Faculty with several key posts and support from a range of staff to support staff at all levels.
• Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning in Science labs.
• A large and expanding Academy at the forefront of change and growth, with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.
• A recruitment payment may be awarded for the successful candidate with the right experience(s) in line with the Academy’s Pay Policy.

You will have/show:

• Practical skills and expertise as outlined in the Job description
• A passion and vision for working with students in their personal, social and emotional needs as well as their academic development
• The ability to motivate and inspire students
• Experience of delivering GCSE Combined Science and/or Separate Science is essential and preferably also Single Science and contributing particularly in Physics
• The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in learning
• Confidence in dealing with students across different age ranges particularly Key Stage 4 and KS5, particularly in Physics
• The ability to teach A Level Physics KS5
• Creative skills and a professional approach
• The passion to enrich the lives of our students and contribute to the development of Cultural Capital to enhance the life opportunities for our students
• Engagement in professional development opportunities
• Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• A clear understanding of the importance of Safeguarding.

Application process:

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Please complete a Joseph Leckie Academy application form and a letter of application.

Please see the attached job description and person specification and address them in your letter as well as the question below:

• Explain how your experience, skills and qualities to date have prepared you for this role. 

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

For further information, please contact Mrs A Morgan.

Please send completed applications to:  recruitment@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Applications will be considered upon receipt and the Academy reserve the right to close this position early.

Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.