What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We wish to appoint a full-time teacher of Science to work across KS3 and KS4 with the ability to teach Science to KS5. A-level Biology Specialist desirable.
• All Science Teachers are expected to be able to teach Biology, Chemistry and Science to KS4 standard
• Students follow the AQA syllabus at GCSE and A Level
• Science is a flourishing department; the quality of teaching is excellent as is curriculum quality. Outcomes within this department are superb and rank among the highest in the school.
What the school offers its staff
• An opportunitytoworkwithan experienced Headteacher and forward-thinkingand supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A pleasant environment conducive to high quality teaching and learning with friendly and motivated staff across the school
• A caringandaffirmingculture andethos with a staff social committee who regularly organise events to enhance this
• Opportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandprogression including support for NPQs
• Well-resourced and well-managed departments with a collaborative attitude to classroom management and commitment to raising standards and securing achievement for all students
• Wellbehavedstudentsthatarekeentoachieveandarerespectfulof theirteachers.
• Support for staff wellbeing through accesstoSASwellbeingservices,including
o 24 hour GP helpline
o Health screening service
o Medical support services
o Physiotherapy
o Counselling
• Fair allowances for staff requiring leave of absence beyond that relating to illness
• Non-contact time which is above the national minimum requirement of 10% of timetable
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.