Teacher of Science
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP
Starting April 2025
Full Time, Permanent
MPR/UPR (fringe)
Applications welcomed from ECTs and more experienced candidates
This is an exciting time to become a part of our team as we enter our fourth year of growth and success. We are looking to appoint a talented, dynamic and passionate Teacher of Science who is eager to make an impact, not just in their department, but across the school as a whole.
As a valued member of our team, you will have:
Opportunities to Shape and Develop Your Department: Play a key role in shaping the future of your department and influencing its direction as we continue to grow.
Career Growth and Development: We are committed to supporting your professional journey with access to training, mentorship, and pathways for career progression.
Impact on the School's Future: Be part of a forward-thinking school community where your contributions will have a lasting impact.
If you're looking for a place to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to a vibrant, supportive school environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The successful candidate will:
* Be confident teaching all areas of Science at Key Stage 3 and 4
* Provide high quality teaching in the subject area whereby students make excellent progress over time and are suitably challenged
* Plan effective lessons which fulfil the requirements of the Science Curriculum Area’s curriculum
* Actively promote student achievement through frequent teacher assessment and feedback
* Adapt teaching, learning and assessment to enable all students to access learning
* Contribute weekly to the extracurricular programme
At HWA we are now into our third year of growth, so have years 7-9 on roll. We are deeply proud of the welcoming, warm culture we have created, and the aspirational, purposeful learning that is second nature in our classrooms.
We have outstanding levels of retention - this role is being advertised as part of our drive to ensure subject specialism in each class in line with our growth.
We would encourage any interested candidates to organise an informal discussion about the role with Head of School, Mr Clark - please email smcgonigal@heathsidewalton.org to request this.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 27th January 2025
Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.