Teacher of Chemistry
Waddesdon Church of England School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQThis job expired on 30 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
30 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 January 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
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- Full time Normal Teachers' Pay and Conditions as per the STPCD. Part time Potentially 0.8 for the right candidate
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPR3 as appropriate to experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and supportive team of specialist teachers who share a love of the Sciences and the central role they play in all our lives.
The post will be of interest to newly qualified, as well as experienced, teachers who wish to develop professionally and personally in a supportive and happy environment. The team works exceptionally well together, ably led and supported by experienced leaders. There are schemes of work in place for all Key Stages and the department is well-resourced. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach to teach Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
Due to the outstanding teaching, supportive systems and positive learning culture, students achieve highly at Waddesdon, with Progress 8 score of +0.65 (Well Above Average) and an exceptionally high Science Valued Added score of +0.85.You will be:
- a confident Chemistry teacher (in training, or already established)
- keen to develop further as a teacher in a supportive, evidence-informed environment
- passionate about the value of Science for all young adults, whatever their background, or ability
This vacancy is a full-time, permanent position. Serious consideration will be given to requests for part-time teaching as per the details of the advert.
What the school offers its staff
Several reasons staff enjoy working at Waddesdon include:
- High levels of expectations and discipline
- Generous teaching/non-contact allocation per fortnight (42/50)
- Positive relations between staff and students
The school’s SIAMS inspection celebrated our unique culture in the following way:
“Relationships are shaped by the focus on the twin values of dignity and respect. There is a palpable sense of Waddesdon being a safe and secure place to be, of a community built on good humour, mutual support and love of self and neighbour; this is seen in lessons and around the school.”
Waddesdon School is an oversubscribed all ability 11-18 school, set in rural Buckinghamshire. The school is 30 minutes away from Oxford and also within easy commuting distance from Milton Keynes. There are just over 1000 students on roll, including 300 in the Sixth Form. The school has an excellent reputation for CPD and recognises and values the contributions of all staff.
There are realistic expectations regarding balancing family and leisure time and workload. Governors have recently changed the Admissions Policy to include children of staff members.
We encourage you to contact the school for a phone conversation and to discuss your interest in the post. Testimonials from our staff about the culture and ethos of our school can be found on our website in our ‘Working at Waddesdon’ section.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We were awarded a Gold Award by MIND for Workplace Well-being in 2020 and have a Silver Award for our work with Race and Conscious Equality.
Further details about the role
We encourage you to contact the school for a phone conversation and to discuss your interest in the post. The description of the department, the OfSTED and SIAMS reports, and our termly newsletter, Waddesdon Voice, will give you a flavour of the culture and ethos of our school and the department.
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 Waddesdon Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1002 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@waddesdonschool.com
- Phone number
- 01296 651382
Waddesdon School is an oversubscribed all ability 11-18 school, set in rural Buckinghamshire. The school is 30 minutes away from Oxford and also within easy commuting distance from Milton Keynes. there are just over 1000 students on roll, including 300 in the Sixth Form. The school has an excellent reputation for CPD and recognises and values the contributions of all staff.
The school was rated 'Outstanding' in all categories during its December 2021 OfSTED inspection.
Arranging a visit to Waddesdon Church of England School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@waddesdonschool.com.
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