We wish to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Science. This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, supportive Science Faculty in one of Oxfordshire's largest and most successful schools.
The Science Faculty
Most teachers work mainly on one site, but have a programme which includes teaching across the whole school. The faculty structure is currently:
* Head of Faculty
* Second in Faculty
* Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator
* Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator
* Team Leaders in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
* Subject Leader in Psychology at Key Stage 5
* Subject Leader in Health and Social Care at Key Stage 5
There are fifteen laboratories, six at the Lower School and ten at the Upper School. Four of the laboratories at Upper School have been replaced as part of a newly completed £1.3M building project. The level of equipment and resources is good.
Teaching Programme
At Key Stage 3, students are taught in balanced tutor groups by one science teacher. The schemes of work have been written by the staff and are based around the National Curriculum. There is ongoing development with an emphasis on providing a well-differentiated curriculum for students. Faculty staff also use classroom strategies to promote assessment for learning.
At Key Stage 4, there is some setting by attainment, but most classes are mixed ability; each group is taught by two teachers with complementary specialisms. All students follow AQA GCSE Trilogy Science. Last summer, 81% of our students achieved a grade 4 or higher, and 21% achieved a grade 7 or higher.
The Science faculty offers A Level courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Health and Social Care (Cambridge Nationals). Psychology and Biology are consistently popular choices within the Sixth Form. Student performance is good, with most students achieving on or above target.
At all levels, we aim to meet the needs of all students. The co-operative teamwork of staff in sharing expertise and ideas plays a major role in our efforts to achieve this.
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