Please note, we do not accept CVs as applications. All applicants must complete a WLA application form attached to each vacancy. Please email your completed forms to recruitment@westlakesacademy.org.uk
Current Vacancies
Fixed Term, full-time position, from January 2019.
MPR/UPR, with TLR 1B to the value of £9,470 per annum
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- A friendly and supportive learning environment with excellent student/staff relationships
- An exciting, modern state-of-the-art building with unrivalled facilities
We seek an experienced or aspiring leader of mathematics with:
- an outstanding track record of examination success and a track record of successfully teaching maths across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
- proven leadership experience and the skill set to improve standards and outcomes across the department.
- the ability to inspire and enthuse your team and a positive approach to staff improvement that is based on a coaching model.
West Lakes Academy maths performance features:
- GCSE Mathematics results have shown year on year improvements, now standing at 74% in grades 9-4.
- We have a 100% success rate at A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics with Mathematics being one of the most popular subject areas in the Academy at KS5.
Our supportive Mathematics department are:
- always looking for opportunities to develop mathematical teaching and learning
- extremely well-resourced with every teaching room being equipped with wall-mounted interactive whiteboards and Airplay facilities via PCs;
- developing our use of iPads that students in years 7 – 11 are equipped with, utilising a number of mathematics specific interactive resources.
- able to provide learners with access to textbooks online and a bank of supportive web-based material they can access when in the Academy or at home.
The Head of Mathematics is supported by Key Stage Coordinators, one of which acts as a second in department. These are new appointments giving the successful applicant a very enthusiastic and supportive team to lead and develop.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Melissa Relph, Vice Principal on 01946 820356.
West Lakes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check for regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 15th October 2018.
Head of Chemistry
MPS/UPS plus negotiable TLR (2a £2,587 pa)
- Relocation package available.
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- A friendly and supportive learning environment with excellent student/staff relationships
- An exciting, modern state-of-the-art building with unrivalled facilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational teacher to join a collaborative and experienced team with a passion for science. You will be supported by an exceptional team of technicians and will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress.
We have science as a specialism and are equipped with nine, state-of-the-art teaching labs that have a full range of traditional science equipment and extensive 21st century ICT facilities to provide a truly outstanding learning environment.
For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit, please contact, Barry Simpson Vice Principal on 01946 820356.
West Lakes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure with regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 15th October 2018.
We are looking to appoint a highly motived Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of finance within the Multi Academy Trust, as a result of the retirement of our existing Finance Manager.
This is a full time, full year permanent contract starting from January 2019. Starting salary will be £39,665 per annum rising to £43,911 per annum. An occupational pension scheme is available through the Local Government Pension Scheme.
You will:
- Provide operational and strategic financial support for the Trust.
- Manage the MAT finance team and provide finance services.
- Manage: budget monitoring, budget setting, payroll, and finance systems
- Design and implement central finance structures and systems and support the development of financial strategy.
- Assist in formulating the financial aims and objectives of the Multi Academy Trust and in establishing the policies, systems and procedures.
- Support the Chief Operating Officer in ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and requirements for the Department for Education.
Experience in educational finance would be an advantage but is not essential.
For an informal discussion about this role or to arrange a visit to the academy please contact: Stephen Lester, Chief Operating Officer, on 01946 820356.
West Lakes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check for regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Details can be found on the vacancies section of our website. To apply for this role please complete and return the application form to recruitment@westlakesacademy.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 15th October 2018.
