What skills and experience we're looking for
The role of a teacher at Hartford Church of England High School is to contribute to raising standards of achievement and attainment through supporting and embracing the ethos of the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of curriculum planning, teaching and behaviour management. They will ensure the standard of education that students receive continually evolves and improves to meet the needs of all children in their lessons. They will have the highest aspirations for the attitudes to learning of all students, ensuring every young person achieves the best possible outcomes.
A teacher at Hartford Church of England High School will be highly motivated and innovative with an ability to enthuse, encourage and inspire staff and young people alike. Prior to their appointment at Hartford Church of England High School, teachers will have gained skills, knowledge and experience in their subject specialism(s). They will have outstanding communication skills possessing the ability to effectively enthuse and challenge young people in equal measure. Good teamwork, the highest of standards, determination and resilience will have been at the core of their success in their education and/or career to date. These skills will be at the heart of their role as teacher at Hartford Church of England High School in the future.
What the school offers its staff
Joining the science department, you will join an experienced team of staff, many of whom have a number of years of expertise at our school. The department consists of a Head of Department, second in department, Lead Practitioner, five teachers and two technicians. It is housed in seven specialist laboratories and two teaching classrooms. We foster a collaborative environment where our teachers inspire and challenge students to excel, working together to ensure comprehensive learning outcomes for our students. We teach a diverse cohort of combined and separate science students, implementing the Edexcel GCSE scheme of work. Our team is committed to nurturing scientific curiosity and academic excellence, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Aside from the curriculum, we focus on the importance of personal development, high expectations and care for one another across the school community. Our newly formed Family System, pastoral teams and SEND hub support this philosophy. All that we do is centred around our core HART values of Happy, Achieving, Ready, Together, built on the Christian foundation of Love (caritas) and Truth (veritas).
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.