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Science Teacher (maternity cover)
Sawston Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BPThis job expired on 3 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Closing date
3 October 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Chemistry, Science
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000.00 - £43,685.00 Annually (FTE) Part-time 60% Wednesday to Friday
Science Teacher (maternity cover) job summary
Sawston Village
College is a very successful school and part of Anglian Learning, a high-performing
multi-academy trust responsible for 15 schools in West Suffolk, Cambridgeshire,
and Essex, educating over 8000 pupils and employing more than 1000 staff.
Our vision is for
dynamic, empowered learners who thrive and lead in their communities: locally,
nationally, and globally. Our schools
are at the heart of their communities and as well as providing a broad, rich,
and vibrant curriculum to pupils they also provide sporting, community
education and other facilities and opportunities to their local community.
We’re committed to
making Anglian Learning a place where everyone feels valued and has equal
access to the opportunities our Trust offers. We are always open to discussing
flexible working opportunities or making adjustments to ensure you thrive in
your role with us.
The Vacancy
We are now seeking to appoint a
teacher of Science to join our successful team at Sawston Village College from
15 November 2023 to cover the maternity leave of a colleague. The post is part-time, working Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday each week, teaching all Sciences to KS3 and, ideally, Chemistry
to KS4. Well-equipped, well-resourced
and organised, our Science Faculty is committed to igniting a passion for
Science through a broad and enriching curriculum and extra-curricular
programme. This
post will provide the successful applicant with a wealth of opportunity to
develop their classroom practice and career.
Applications are welcomed from teachers looking for their next position
in a department and school with aspirations for excellence for all.
Application
If you would like to
arrange a visit to our school please contact the HR team at jobs@sawstonvc.org.
To
apply for this vacancy please complete the application process via My New Term,
outlining how your skills and experience will enable
you to be successful in this role. Please
note that CVs will not be accepted.
If
for any reason you cannot apply via My New Term and need to apply via an
alternative accessible format, please do contact us to arrange by emailing jobs@sawstonvc.org.
Anglian
Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
and vulnerable adults. We expect all
staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject
to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and
other applicable checks may be requested.
This
post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for
Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
We
value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with
protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be
considered for all roles deemed suitable.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
About Sawston Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sawston Village College website
Thank you very much for your interest in a position at Sawston Village College. We hope the information in this pack will encourage you to apply.
Sawston Village College is a highly successful and welcoming 11–16 academy where pupils are treated with respect and held in positive regard. Named the State 11–16 Secondary School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power list (The Sunday Times, 8 December 2024), we have high expectations and standards and are ambitious for our learners. We work collaboratively to provide an inclusive, safe and calm learning environment in which all pupils can thrive. We have an inspiring and evolving campus with a brand new building opening in 2027.
Our focus is the achievement and wellbeing of our 1,198 pupils within a culture based on community, ambition, respect and endeavour. In 2025, the College achieved outcomes above national averages, including 61% gaining grade 5+ in English and Maths, 37% at grade 7 or above across all subjects and a high Attainment 8 score, enabling pupils to progress successfully to their preferred post-16 pathways.
This success is based on a firm belief that all pupils, whatever their background or ability, deserve to succeed. We are determined to recruit, develop and retain excellent staff through high-quality professional development and a caring, supportive culture. As noted by our Ofsted report in May 2023, Sawston Village College is a highly professional and friendly, caring and enjoyable place in which to work and teach.
Thank you, in anticipation, for the time you will give to your application.
Mr Jonathan Russell
Principal
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