Head of Physics
St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8AZThis job expired on 9 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
9 May 2023 at 9am
Date listed
29 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS/MPS
Additional allowances
TLR2(2) of £5,023.00 p/a
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Physics to join our dynamic team.
St Birinus School is judged to be a securely Good school with students meeting the school’s high expectations (OFSTED Report February 2020). The OFSTED reports states:
“St Birinus School is a vibrant and inspiring place for pupils to learn. Pupils are very proud of their school. They feel it is a friendly and welcoming place where they really feel valued.”
St Birinus is in the top 5% of all schools nationally for boys’ progress which accurately reflects our aspirational expectations and ethos.
We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities.For Early Careers Teachers this takes the form of a carefully designed mentoring programme. For experienced teachers, and those returning to teaching, there is a comprehensive CPD provision in place with a focus on department based development and collaboration.
We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications.
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative teacher with a real passion for ensuring excellence in teaching for the benefit of all students to join our effective and well-resourced department.
You will need to demonstrate that you:
- are passionate about raising levels of engagement and achievement
- want to make a positive difference by going the extra mile for the benefit of your students
- have the desire and enthusiasm to play an active and collaborative role in contributing to a strong culture of sharing best practice, resources and ideas
- have the interpersonal and leadership skills required to inspire and motivate colleagues and students
- are keen and able to embed enjoyment and success in learning
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working with us:
- Employee centred and family friendly policies and practises
- Opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support with work life balance (wherever possible)
- Comf
- Application processortable staffrooms with tea, coffee and workspaces
- Cycle to work scheme and sheltered secure bicycle sheds
Further details about the role
https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/138762/EDV-2023-SBS-24606For further details or to apply for this role, please visit
Commitment to safeguarding
Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in its schools to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles require a Section 128 check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially according to the nature of role and information disclosed.
Our Safeguarding policy: http://www.st-birinus-school.org.uk/1852/sbs-policies. You will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and photographic ID, to interview.
About St Birinus School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Birinus School website
- Email address
- hcliff@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk
All Boys' Comprehensive Secondary School, part of the Ridgeway Education Trust
Arranging a visit to St Birinus School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hcliff@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk.
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