Second in Science

Wellfield School, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2b

Second in Science job summary

Second in Science

Wellfield School
MPS - UPS & TLR2b

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious person who combines excellent teaching skills, an enthusiasm for the subject and an ability to inspire and motivate pupils.

As Second in Science, you will assist in providing leadership and management of a department, to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in their career, with a focus on leadership, teaching excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to students and staff promoting excellent, equality and high aspirations
• Work with the Head of Department to deliver the vision for the subject and implement strategies to improve student attainment
• Take responsibility for leading key curriculum areas
• Lead and manage key curriculum areas, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified teacher with a proven track record of results at GCSE with a demonstrable positive impact on student progress and attainment
• Experience in leading an initiative or project, with a focus on improving student progress.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• A commitment to professional development and the ability to reflect on and improve your own practice.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to the welfare of students.

In return, we offer you a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can further develop your leadership skills and make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms K Jobes to arrange this at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net.

Please note that we operate a probationary period of 6 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation

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.

Applying for the job

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About Wellfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-school-wingate

Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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