What skills and experience we're looking for
Science is a highly valued subject at the College with the experienced team achieving a consistently strong progress score for students along with a love of the subject. A large number of students opt to study triple science at GCSE with subsequent high progression through to A level, at our partner school Harington. Outside of the classroom the team have a strong commitment to enhancing the curriculum. In recent years students have participated in a range of events including visiting Woolsthorpe Manor, home of Sir Isaac Newton, participating in a robotics roadshow and enjoying success in the Salters Chemistry Festival.
Applications are welcomed from either ECTs, who will be well supported by experienced mentors, or from more experienced candidates where there are exceptional opportunities for further professional development and promotion. We welcome applications from all science disciplines.The appointed candidate will be joining a strong and supportive team of specialist teachers who take pride in achieving the best outcomes for all students.
What the school offers its staff
There are outstanding facilities throughout the Federation with purpose-built laboratories offering excellent teaching resources and access to numerous iPads, laptops and computers.We offer the opportunity to teach A level sciences. BothCatmose College and Harington School are part ofthe Rutland and District Schools’ Federation, both of which have been graded outstanding by Ofsted.
Teachers are able to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:
• Relocation support for hard-to-recruit subjects.
• Vast range of staff training including a funded Master’s scheme.
• Primary, secondary and sixth-form teaching opportunities.
• Staff laptops.
• Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.
• Flexible working; part-time and a job share considered.
• A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.
• A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
• Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
• Free parking.
• Holidays outside of the usual term-time pattern, including a two-week autumn break and an early summer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.