Second in Chemistry The Broxbourne School, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Job description
“Student achievement and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do at The Broxbourne School. We combine outstanding teaching with a rewarding, enriching curriculum which broadens students’ horizons and encourages them to believe in their abilities”
What are we looking for?
• An inspiring and motivational Second in Department who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential and build on the very high standards of this successful department which has a national reputation for excellence
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the Science department by implementing their own ideas and strategies and embrace creativity, innovation and the very best practice in teaching
What can we offer you?
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education
• Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers
• Opportunity to teach to A-level
• A commitment to providing teachers with excellent resources, clerical support, LSA support and a disciplined environment
• A Science department which is held in high regard by pupils and parents
• Large numbers of students taking the subject: GCSE: 424; A-level: 76 Biology; 68 Chemistry; 25 Physics; 26 Psychology
• We are an 11 – 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all ability Academy with high standards and high expectations
• Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge
• “You are ambitious for pupils and have high expectations of them. Consequently, you do your utmost to ensure that all pupils are well supported to meet the challenging targets you set” (Ofsted November 2017)
Closing date: 29th January
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.
Essential educational requirements
Undergraduate
Essential qualifications
QTS
Essential skills and experience
Experience of teaching in a secondary school for at least two years.
Employee benefits
TLR 2(b) £4,810 or TLE 2(c) £6,828 depending on experience. Also includes the London Fringe Allowance.
About The Broxbourne School
Broxbourne is situated in Hertfordshire close to the A10 about 5 miles north of the M25. The school occupies a large attractive site in the Green Belt. The school is about a fifteen minute walk from Broxbourne Station from where there are trains to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Hertford. The school receives pupils from Broxbourne, Wormley, Hoddesdon and Cheshunt and the surrounding villages.
- Address
- High Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7DD
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- The Broxbourne School website (opens in a new window)