Tiverton High School is part of the Federation of Tiverton Schools, along with Heathcoat Primary School and Rackenford Church of England Primary School. We are an innovative and successful school situated within easy reach of the M5, Exeter, Exmoor and the North Devon coast. We have over 1200 students aged 11-16 on role and have a genuinely comprehensive intake. Our philosophy is grounded on the belief that we are here to help children succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity for a new or experienced teacher to join a successful and ambitious science team. Tiverton High School is looking to appoint a hardworking and innovative teacher to fulfil this key role. You will be well-qualified with exceptional subject knowledge and teach across the age and ability range in our 11-16 co-educational school.
This role requires you to have high expectations for yourself and students, excellent communication skills, and a commitment for continuous development. The science department is a supportive, dedicated, and experienced team who work hard to uphold the highest of expectations and deliver stimulating lessons.
The purpose of your role will be:
1. To be accountable, alongside the Subject Leader, for student progress and development in your classes
2. To help develop and maintain the scheme of work for all key stages while ensuring it complies with the national curriculum, is varied and personalised, and is supplemented with a range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities.
3. To ensure high standards of teaching and learning are established and maintained across the department.
4. To help develop appropriate assessments across the key stages that are varied for all the needs of the students.
This is a fixed term position to cover a period of maternity leave commencing as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s Safer Recruitment practice and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory 3rd party online & social media search.
Equal Opportunities: Tiverton High School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact