Teacher of Physics
Langley Grammar School, Langley, Berkshire, SL3 7QSThis job expired on 19 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Required for April 2024 / September 2024
Closing date
19 February 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 February 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale, London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic Teacher of Physics to join our experienced, supportive and successful Science team. The successful candidate would be expected to teach Physics across a range of classes in Years 9-11 and to contribute to the teaching of the Year 7 & 8 Science course. Physics is a popular choice for students in the Sixth Form and so the ability to teach A Level is essential. We are therefore looking for a suitably qualified and/or experienced candidate. Applications from early career teachers with an appropriate academic background are welcome. The ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous. We will consider applicants who are able to able to start work immediately or those only able to take up the post from April or September 2024. We can offer an exceptional working environment where staff, as well as students, thrive.
What the school offers its staff
Langley Grammar School is a co-educational 11-18 selective school with academy status, located within easy reach of Langley station and the M4. We have approximately 1280 students, over 370 of whom are in the Sixth Form. The school is heavily over-subscribed and draws students from a wide geographical area and range of backgrounds. Alongside promoting excellent academic outcomes, our school ethos supports students to become confident and well rounded, independent and creative, responsible and caring. Our students are capable, hardworking and a delight to teach. We are a National Teaching School with a record of nationally recognised innovative practice, and an Apple Distinguished School in recognition of our leading-edge use of technology for learning. In recent years major building programmes have included the construction of excellent sports facilities, a distinctive Sixth Form Centre and new classrooms, workshops, laboratories, ICT suites and communal areas. The school was last inspected in 2021 by Ofsted, and was graded outstanding in all categories.
Further details about the role
Information packs and application forms are available on request from the school, or can be downloaded from the school website at www.lgs.slough.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be returned by midday on 19th February 2024 to Mrs Dionne Cheyne, Head’s PA at vacancies@lgs.slough.sch.uk. Interviews will be held thereafter. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates prior to the closing date.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Langley Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Langley Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@lgs.slough.sch.uk
We are an innovative and forward-thinking 11-18 state funded selective school in east Berkshire. As a school we are committed to developing our students into well-rounded, confident and successful young men and women. Our students have excellent attitudes to learning and consistently achieve outstanding examination outcomes.
We have a dedicated and well-qualified body of staff who are innovative, enthusiastic and committed to our school ethos. We welcome applications from teachers who are excellent practitioners and who can contribute more widely to our programme for students' personal development.
Arranging a visit to Langley Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@lgs.slough.sch.uk.
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