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This job expired on 2 March 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    2 March 2021 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 February 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS (£25,714 – £41,604)

Additional allowances

TLR 1b - £10,207

Head of Science (TLR 1b - £10,207) job summary

We are looking to appoint a highly capable and inspirational Head of Science to lead a successful and supportive department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding Science teacher seeking to take the step into Middle Leadership or an experienced Head of Department looking for a new challenge. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire our pupils and staff with outstanding and engaging teaching and leadership. Science is one of our strongest performing subjects, this is reflected by the department’s consistently outstanding results. The department consists of 7 refurbished Science Labs, a prep room and a departmental office. Teaching within the department benefits from a strong team of specialist teachers who have all contributed to the department's rich curriculum. The department currently follow the AQA exam board course at GCSE level. It is an exciting time to be joining Toynbee School as we embark on a new journey of improvement. We are committed to providing an inspiring educational experience that is aspirational for all our pupils. Our belief is that everyone is entitled to be successful, to be cared for and to be supported. We are proud of the community we serve and the positive relationships fostered between staff, pupils and parents that are characterised by trust, respect and mutual support. We were categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015 and again in April 2019. The successful candidate will: · Be committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their “Personal Best” · Be an excellent teacher of Science. · Have excellent interpersonal leadership skills, underpinned by a firm vision for the teaching of Science. · Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and able to work under pressure. · Have aspirations for further promotion We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their career, including the opportunity to complete professional qualifications. All our teachers have the opportunity to enrol on the Teachers Pensions Scheme. The school is situated in Chandlers Ford with easy access to the M3 and M27.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Toynbee School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1069 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
The Toynbee School website
Email address
recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
Phone number
023 80269026
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We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our Mathematics team on a part or full time basis to start in September 2025. This role is suitable for both ECTs, who would benefit from a comprehensive range of support and guidance, and more experienced teachers alike. We are open to applicants who may be looking for part time work as well as applicants looking for a full-time position.

You will join a highly successful and well-resourced Maths Department where the focus in recent years has been on consistency of approaches, creating a productive and effective department where we have the belief that all children will achieve their potential. The department really does embody the school motto of “Personal Best” working together with pupils to encourage them to meet their individual goals.  While we are very proud of these outcomes for our students in recent years, we remain driven and determined to improve even further. We are keen to employ a teacher who will share in this commitment whilst developing their own leadership.

Toynbee School is an oversubscribed school with consistently high achievement and progress across all subjects. The school was categorised as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015 and again in March 2019.  We offer all staff:

An extensive CPD and Induction programme
Excellent facilities
A supportive team environment
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
 
We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally, and in their career.

If you feel that you could contribute to the Maths Department’s continued success and if you would like to work in a school which is genuinely supportive and developmental then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Arranging a visit to The Toynbee School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk.

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