What skills and experience we're looking for
The Norton Knatchbull School is looking for a full time Teacher of Science (Physics). We welcome applicants from either selective or wide ability settings, who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students in a department with improving results and a substantial number of students studying Physics at A Level.This post is suitable for an ECT or equally a more experienced colleague looking for a new challenge.
At Norton Knatchbull School the majority of students study the three Sciences separately at GCSE. Student engagement and interest across all year groups is positive and beyond the classroom students engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities in Science and STEM activities. The Science Department is well equipped with 12 laboratories, including two new laboratories in our Digital Learning Centre as well as several which have been recently refurbished.
The successful applicant will be joining a diverse, supportive and cohesive department team. They will be expected to have the ability to teach all three sciences up to GCSE as well as Physics at A Level. Experienced colleagues will be expected to be demonstrate a proven track record of examination success –and in the case of an ECT evidence of the potential to do so. We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire both colleagues and students and lead by example.
What the school offers its staff
NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.