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Smile Education are proud to be working alongside the Shireland Collegiate Academy to assist in their recruitment of a Science Teacher to start after May Half-Term.

Shireland Collegiate Academy are the founding school of their Academy Trust, and have a national reputation for innovation, collaboration, and the ability to inspire individuals within their care.

Smile Education are a Managed Service Provider for the Shireland Collegiate Trust, meaning we are in partnership with the schools and their first port of call for recruitment. We assist them with both temporary and permanent recruitment, all of their roles come to Smile first, sometimes before advertised by the Schools.

Why This School?
Following the 2022 GCSE results, Shireland Collegiate Academy recorded its best GCSE results in the school’s history, with a large percentage of students achieving the top grades. They have also received consecutive judgements of Outstanding from Ofsted in 2006, 2010, and 2013.

Now is a great time to join the school which is regarded for its innovative use of technology, dynamic curriculum design, and progressive learning. Ofsted commented that ‘student’s behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary and are particularly strong features of the school.’

The school offers a well-established Literacy for Life curriculum at Key Stage 3. This thematic and competency-based curriculum is technology and experience rich, providing an excellent foundation to KS4. This is a project-based learning curriculum that is well suited to agile teachers.

Leadership throughout the school is strong and you will be well supported, allowing for clarity and enthusiasm in your role.
 
What to expect from applicants?
Working with these young people means you can make a real and significant impact on their lives. You will be able to make a tangible difference to their education and provide them with the tools they need to succeed and build a bright future. That is what being a teacher is all about - Ambition and a commitment to the school ethos is key!

We would like applicants to have demonstrative experience in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Strong working knowledge of effective assessment and intervention is essential to ensure equal opportunities across the school.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Knowledge of the Secondary Curriculum
• Able and willing to travel to the Smethwick area

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.