The Role
This key post as a Science Teacher, which is available from 22 April 2025, subject to satisfactory clearances. This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave, and as such will last for a maximum of 52 weeks. The contract will be between 0.80 FTE and full time.
We seek to appoint a talented teacher able to teach Science to KS3, and Combined Science to KS4 (GCSE). The ability to teach physics to KS4 (GCSE) and to KS5 (A Level) is essential.
A TLR 2a (£3,391 per annum) as Acting Head of Physics is available to a suitably qualified candidate. Please make it clear in your application if you would like to be considered for this position.
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a school which has a compelling vision and deep commitment to providing exceptional teaching and learning.
The Science team seeks to deliver lessons which challenge all students by using a full variety of teaching and learning strategies. The student lies at the heart of the assessment process, and we use a wide range of formative, evaluative, and summative approaches to support them in their learning. Science is a popular subject, and the department is a successful one and has been for many years. Students in recent years have gone on to study a Science or Medicine at top universities, including Oxbridge, and there is considerable support and encouragement for these students from the department. It is a friendly department with a well-qualified, committed team of subject specialists, who enjoy working collaboratively. The department is well supported with three technicians and has many dedicated rooms which are all situated together.
We are passionate about providing opportunities for all staff to develop. The School invests heavily and productively in ensuring that staff and leaders have every opportunity to develop their expertise for the benefit of students. Professional development for staff is extremely well planned and implemented; it is linked closely to teachers’ targets for improvement.
SMRT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.
The School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple (SMRT) is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Inspection Reports
The School was judged in April 2015 to be outstanding by Ofsted in each and every category. We were also judged outstanding in our last church school (SIAMS) inspection in March 2017. Despite this there is absolutely no sense of complacency. We are a forward-looking school with a relentless focus on providing the absolute best provision so that no child is left behind. Please see our website for additional information about SMRT.
Application Process
The closing date for receipt of application forms is Tuesday 21 January 2025 (by 10am).
To apply for this post you should complete the following (as Word documents), and return them direct to the email address in our covering letter:
1. the Application Form, which includes the additional information section (this replaces the need for a covering letter).
2. the Teaching Experience Sheet.
When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should include a referee from each setting.
If you do not receive a confirmation email by the end of Tuesday 21 January please get in touch. We may call for references as part of our shortlisting process.
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