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Chemistry and Physics Teacher

The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ

This job expired on 30 November 2020 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  30 November 2020 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 November 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus £1,000 bursary for direct applications
• Additional allowances:

  Highcrest offers both an excellent induction and support programme for NQTs and an innovative and extensive CPD package for more experienced teachers. This provision of training has been praised as outstanding by an external assessor and highlighted in the local press. For NQTs, we provide weekly CPD meetings with experienced members of staff, time-tabled and protected Mentor Meetings on a weekly basis, subject knowledge time with departments and an extensive personalised CPD plan. There is also the possibility of shared living accommodation.

  “Staff feel very well supported by senior leaders. According to staff, they feel valued because senior leaders are approachable..” ... Ofsted Report February 2020.

  A thriving school in the heart of the community, with free on-site parking, staff recognition schemes and free gym to counter the “Friday Biscuits” and on-site coffee shop!

Chemistry and Physics Teacher job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Science department to teach Chemistry and Physics to KS4 and General Science to KS3. The ability to teach KS5 Chemistry would be an advantage but is not essential. You will join a leading department in a heavily over-subscribed academy. The Science department is staffed with a mixture of experienced teachers, NQTs and three technicians, all with a commitment to continuous school improvement. We have a suite of dedicated Science laboratories, including a newly-refurbished lab and Sixth Form facilities. You will be keen to promote the Science department and improve upon the opportunities available to our students.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on web). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.

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About The Highcrest Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Highcrest Academy website
• Email address: office@highcrestacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-highcrest-academy

"The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere" and "Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school's motto of 'aspire and achieve'." Ofsted 2020

All who work at the academy reinforce our six virtues linked to our motto (Ambition, Sensitivity, Purpose, Integrity, Resilience and Eloquence), helping us instil a culture of excellence that runs throughout every strand of our Academy.

Situated in the leafy Chilterns and within easy reach of Central London, Highcrest is culturally and academically diverse and is the only academy in Buckinghamshire that caters for students of ‘all abilities’. Some of our students need all your support, whilst others need to be challenged and stretched. Our inclusive and successful House system, a wide range of clubs, visits and trips helps to bring our whole school community together. There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, including the Sixth Form. Recent additions to our site include a gym and restaurant/coffee shop for both staff and students, as well as a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.

A thriving and friendly academy in the heart of the community, where your well-being is paramount. We offer staff recognition schemes, free gym and staff sports teams, plus a paid Well-being Day for all staff. There is also the possibility of shared staff living accommodation and on-site parking.

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