The posting
Our opportunity for you
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular and heavily oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. The Academy has staff children as part of our admissions criteria. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified teacher to join our Academy. Potential candidates are encouraged to come to visit our academy to see what we have to offer. Appointments can be made via the Principal’s PA ([email protected])
Key information
Hours: 40.75
Weeks: 52 weeks per annum
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2027
Salary: M/UPS and TLR
Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026
Interview: w/c 12th October 2026
What we can offer you
A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
Complimentary gym membership
Person specification
A graduate with qualified teacher status
Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment
Desire to improve outcomes for all young people in Science, across all ages and abilities
An interest in the latest developments in Science teaching
A keen interest in delivering A Level Science
Excellent relationships with students and parents
Willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning
High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination
Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching and learning
Candidates from all Science disciplines will be considered
Job description
Assist the Curriculum Leader of the Science Department
Promoting the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning within subject area(s), preparation, evaluation and action planning
Modelling the vision and values of the Academy
Contributing, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation
Working in a cross-curricular way to support subjects across the Academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery
Recognising, promoting and celebrating diversity
Responsibilities:
Main duties and responsibilities:
Being accountable for student outcomes, teaching and learning and staff development
Developing and sustaining knowledge of current educational practices and be responsible for own continuing professional development
Complying with the Academy Procedures and reporting
Promoting the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy within the classroom and the Academy environment
The Assistant Curriculum Leader should ensure:
There is a clear sense of purpose, direction and leadership for the Learning Tutors in the delivery team
Curriculum policy is appropriate and clearly reflects the mission of the Academy
They support the Curriculum Leader in auditing and reviewing the student learning. Consequently, improvement plans must be prepared, implemented, monitored and evaluated including an indication of financial requirements
They support the Curriculum Leader in the planning of student learning to ensure it is of high quality and supports the subject curriculum policy
Facilities and resources are used efficiently and effectively and that the delegated budget is used expeditiously
Appropriate administrative procedures are in place to maintain accurate assessment records and that these reflect the Academy Assessment, Recording and Reporting policy and procedures
Roles and responsibilities are delegated appropriately. Objectives are set which provide opportunity for the Science team to professionally develop
The Science team have adequate guidance and support in order to enable them to fulfil their roles and responsibilities and meet their objectives
Professional development needs of team members are identified
There is appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the work of the individual and the team as a whole
That clear communication pathways and structures exist within the Science team, with other relevant teachers and leaders
About The Trust
Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.
We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.
Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form
Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and Applied qualifications, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities. Both QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form are oversubscribed. Tamworth Sixth Form has over 450 students studying courses on site. If you would like to look around our Academy, please contact Mrs Smart [email protected]
The local area
Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.
Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.
Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10
Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)
Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away
Apply for this job
Complete the application form online
Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers
All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.
The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk
