Teacher - 2nd in Charge of Science
Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JFThis job expired on 29 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
29 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Part time and flexible working will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR plus TLR 2a
Additional allowances
Recruitment and retention incentive of £5k available for the successful candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Second in Charge of Science to join a well-established, committed and successful department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher of science who is an excellent teacher. We are looking for someone who has a passion for teaching science, who will be an effective member of the Science leadership team making a positive contribution to the day to day running of the Science department. A recruitment and retention payment will be available for the successful candidate. Part time and flexible working will be considered.
Testbourne Community School is an 11-16 comprehensive school that provides a forward thinking, outward looking and vibrant learning environment. We pride ourselves on the strength of staff and student relationships and we have a strong community at the heart of our ethos. Our shared philosophy is embodied by our strapline ‘Achievement, Excellence, Integrity.’
We place great value on our staff, expecting teaching staff to exercise their professional judgement in how they teach and providing support, intelligent accountability, compassion and empathy when needed. We are dedicated to professional learning and you will be supported to develop your teaching, pedagogical and theoretical knowledge to develop a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies.
“I really enjoy working at Testbourne. Not only are the students enthusiastic in their learning and respectful of teachers, Senior Leadership are supportive, caring and value their staff. I have been given numerous opportunities to develop and progress in my career, and since starting a young family have been supported in working part-time whilst maintaining responsibilities.”
To get a sense of what it is like to be part of our team, please see the Working with Us - Testbourne Community School section on our website for genuine quotes from our staff.
Testbourne is a high performing school, with students consistently achieving excellent results each year.Science results are always in the top 20 percent of schools nationally and in 2023 72% achieved grade 7-9 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent teacher of science;
- be passionate about science and know how to engage children in the subject;
- have a passion for learning and teaching and be committed to continuous learning and professional development and responsive to feedback;
- have deep and broad subject knowledge and be committed to helping all students appreciate science and succeed in the subject;
- be an effective team player and leader or be willing to quickly develop leadership skills and experience with support from our experienced Head of Science.
What the school offers its staff
In return we:
- offer the opportunity to be part of a highly successful, experienced, organised and friendly science team;
- provide professional development and expertise to enable staff to achieve excellence;
- provide a highly supportive environment with opportunities to develop as an education practitioner;
- provide a highly professional and collaborative working environment focused on developing a love of learning;
- offer first rate personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
- facilitate a culture of research, development and personal reflection to ensure that everyone can achieve professional excellence.
- a compassionate leadership team who have a focus on staff workload and wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Testbourne Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 932 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Testbourne Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@testbourne.school
Arranging a visit to Testbourne Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@testbourne.school.
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