Science Teacher
Introduction
Working as part of a successful and dynamic team to deliver interesting and stimulating lessons, we are seeking someone with commitment and enthusiasm. There is a supportive climate of cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources.
The department is led by an experienced Head of Department and is fully staffed with a mixture of full and part time members. Teaching and Learning Responsibility points are offered to staff in the department to apply for annually. The successful candidate is likely to be a form tutor.
Salary
Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Range (plus Fringe)
£33,074 - £50,470 p.a.
Full benefit and protection of the School Teacher Pay and Conditions
Contract
Full or Part Time Permanent
Responsible to
Head of Science
Who we are:
Ashcombe is highly sought-after, with very high levels of interest for September 2025. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. In our 2022 ‘Investors in People’ Report, our staff said:
“It is a great place to work, and I can see all the things that are happening – it’s all positive”
What we offer:
* The Science Department is a lively, well managed and successful. It is well resourced,
* A supportive climate of cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources
* Courses run for both GCSE and A-Level students
* An excellent ECT programme
* Regular professional development opportunities
* Day nursery on site with preferential rates for staff
* On-site parking
* Close to A25, M25 and local train stations
What we’re looking for:
* A person who is passionate about Science and will inspire creativity within our students
* An ability to deliver the curriculum to a high standard
* An open minded approach to expanding and encouraging knowledge growth in students of all abilities
* We are seeking someone with the commitment and enthusiasm to be part of a lively, well managed and successful team
What Ofsted say:
“’Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere”
How to apply:
Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below to complete an application form.
Closing date:
Chris Panting, Headteacher, will present an overview of the school by Zoom on 21 January 2025 at 6.00pm. A school tour is available on request. Please email hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk to register for these events.
To apply, please go to our website The Ashcombe School - Working Here to download and complete the Teacher Application Form. Please send your completed version to
hr@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is 8.00am on Thursday 23 January 2025, but early application is advised as the school reserves the right to interview and appoint as applications are received and before the closing date.
Candidates selected for interview will be informed by email. We do not generally contact candidates who are not shortlisted. Interviews are scheduled for 29 January 2025.
The Ashcombe School