Job Description

Salary:

MPS/UPS

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

ASAP - Easter 2026

Apply by:

4 May 2025

Job overview

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Job Title:

Teacher of Science

Location: Lynn Grove Academy,

Norfolk

Salary:

MPS/UPS 31,650-49,084

Start date:

ASAP

Contract type:

Maternity/Adoption Cover Fixed term until Easter 2026

Working Pattern:

Full Time

About our School:

At Lynn Grove, we put learning at the heart. Our teachers constantly develop their practice to ensure our pupils have the best possible learning journey. We value academic rigour and teach our pupils to challenge themselves and persevere. We want our young people to fully embrace school life. Our incredible pastoral system ensures they are cared for and known as individuals. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities to enrich their school experience and allow them to flourish.

About the Science Department:

The Science department is a large, well-resourced department of experienced, specialist teachers. Established coaching, action research and professional development within the department and the school. Will be based in their own lab with technician support for practical work.

About You:

As a Teacher at Lynn Grove Academy, you will be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviours, which we expect of pupils. Our ideal candidate would:

Hold high expectations of self and others. Have the ability to work in a team, collaboratively with other colleagues. Be resilient, adaptable, motivated and remain calm under pressure. Be able to build effective relationships with students and staff.

Requirements:

To apply for the Teacher of History, you must:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status Be qualified to a degree level Have experience of teaching across the full age and ability range of an 11-16 school. Have experience in the use of ICT in the classroom with the skill to impact that expertise to others.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England's post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 13,500 children and young people.


We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.


We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

Next Steps

Application Closing Date: Sunday 4 May

Interview Date: TBC

Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.


We warmly welcome visits to our wonderful school, or if you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our HR team on norfolkhr@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk who would be happy to assist in arranging this.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.


All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.


The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.


CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

About

Lynn Grove Academy

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Lynn Grove Academy

Lynn Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 8AP
United Kingdom

+44 1493 661406

About the school and local area



Our pupils make Lynn Grove a great place to work. In our school you will find lively positive young people with open minds who are ready to make the best of opportunities that come their way. They understand and uphold our core values of mutual respect, hard work and kindness. They are polite, considerate and engaging; we have many reasons to be proud of them.



We are a large and friendly staff team who understand the importance of collaboration to support all our pupils to achieve their full potential. We invest heavily in professional development and believe in working closely with our neighbouring schools.



Our ambition is that every young person should leave us with the attributes of a successful young adult ready for the next stage of their education or training. Through our lessons and through our extracurricular offer we aim to foster a love of learning and interests that will be enriching and sustaining well into adult life.



We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum that allows all pupils to follow their interests and supports them to achieve highly. We never underestimate the importance of pastoral support and have structures in place to provide care and guidance through the challenges of teenage years. The pastoral team makes a significant contribution to the positive social, moral, cultural and spiritual life of the school.



We are proud to be members of the Creative Education Trust family of schools. As a CET school we have access to outstanding support from the very best experts in school improvement and professional development. Our pupils benefit from an exciting offer of cross trust enrichment activities and an innovative approach to cross curricular development through the 'Knowledge Connected' programme.



We have outstanding facilities. At the heart of the school is our wonderful library which is open daily from 0800 to 1730; popular with pupils, it supports our determination that 'Lynn Grove Reads!' Our strong sporting provision is enhanced by our extensive playing fields, 3G pitch and newly opened Hard Court Arena. Imaginative planning has enabled us to suite subject areas together and to provide extensive social space for our learners during break periods. We have excellent provision for ICT and an impressive Virtual Learning Environment.



We are fortunate to enjoy great support from Lynn Grove parents who show a real interest in the progress of their sons and daughters and contribute to the sense that our school is at the very heart of our community.



Lynn Grove is situated between Bradwell and Gorleston, which form part of Great Yarmouth. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and a popular destination for lovers of the outdoors; with the Norfolk Broads National Park in easy reach. The school is very near to the coast where you will find miles and miles of sandy beaches. House prices in the local area remain extremely competitive. The school is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by extensive playing fields. We are well positioned for very easy access from the delightful city of Norwich or North Suffolk and we have ample parking for all our staff. There are 1050 pupils and the school enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.


Lynn Grove Academy - Small enough to care about every child; big enough to be exciting.