Science Teacher

We are an all-through co-operative school with students ranging from 4 – 19 years. Staff are expected to make the most of this all through provision and to liaise with relevant colleagues in all parts of the school.

We value working in partnership together with our young people to achieve the best outcomes for every student that joins our prestigious school. The school is oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour and excellence in teaching and learning. We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We are driven in our aims and ambitions and aspire to continue to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment. We celebrate diversity and equality of opportunity, which is reflected in our high staff-retention rates and the successes of our student population.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Biology who is passionate about teaching. Science is a valued and popular subject and qualification amongst our school community, offered at KS3, 4 and 5. We have a high uptake of students in KS5 offering Biology A-level and a Level 3 BTEC qualification.

You will:
● have a passion for teaching and learning
● be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
● be an excellent practitioner
● lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
● have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
● have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
● be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
● have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
● be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

The school welcomes applications from NQTs. As an NQT, you will attend our bespoke professional studies programme to develop your pedagogy and ensure you make rapid progress towards meeting all of the teaching standards. We are also lucky to have a leading practitioner working at the school, who also supports with NQT development.

The closing date for applications is noon Friday 24th April 2020. We reserve the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later

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