Head of Science

UTC Oxfordshire, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  6 October 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary £33,850 to £42,469 plus TLR (Prior to Government recommended pay rise and Trust approval)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced Science teacher excited for a new challenge? Would you like to join a school community, which values the development of its teachers and invests heavily in CPD and preparing the community of tomorrow?

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of Science to lead our vibrant and forward-looking Science team from January 2024. We are committed to providing the environment and resources second to none found in the secondary sector. This includes a Scanning Electron Microscope and a cryogenics lab. We are part of a supportive MAT in which collaboration is encouraged to develop your career and refine your practice.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• an open and collaborative community that trusts its teachers, equipping them with the skills and allowing them the freedom to act as valued professionals;
• outstanding facilities and resources
• A super supportive and highly visible SLT team and Principal

Further details about the role

The ability to teach Chemistry is a determining factor. We welcome applicants to visit the school and see our amazing facilities including a scanning electron microscope and cryogenics lab and meet with either the Head of School or the Executive Principal.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Oxfordshire, then please complete an application together with a supporting letter and return tohr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk

Application Closing Date: 9am, Friday 6 October 2023

Interviews: Thursday 12 October 2023

Salary £33,850 to £42,469 plus TLR (Prior to Government recommended pay rise and Trust approval)

Start date: January 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

UTC Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the selection criteria, and will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training. We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’

Applying for the job

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Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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Head of Department Job Description and Selection Criteria Nov 2022 ALET_.pdf - 494 KB (opens in new tab)

About UTC Oxfordshire

• School type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: UTC Oxfordshire website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/utc-oxfordshire (opens in new tab)

UTC Oxfordshire is a specialist science and engineering school which works to ensure students have the skills, knowledge and experience that leading employers are looking for, as well as achieving their academic potential. Our school hours are 8.30am to 4pm. UTC Oxfordshire is centrally located with excellent transport links close by.

Arranging a visit to UTC Oxfordshire

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk.

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