Teacher of Science (0.6 FTE)
Highfields School, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NAThis job expired on 5 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6 FTE - 19.5 Hours per Week
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year - Potential to become permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3 - £28,000 - £43.685
Actual salary
- Actual Salary £16,800 - £26,211
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an inspirational, resourceful and academically qualified part time science teacher to join our successful and established science department. The school would welcome applications from NQTs as well as experienced teachers. This is currently a temporary position for one year with the potential to become permanent.
The students and staff at Highfields School make it a fantastic place to work.
We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:
- A strong background in Science, ideally with experience of teaching to A level
- A passion for teaching, and a track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner
- The ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their best
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- A commitment to professional development
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
Highfields is a vibrant and popular school with approximately 1300 students, including 200 in our sixth form. Our students are friendly and highly motivated. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017 and are committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our work. We are at an exciting stage of our development and this is a great opportunity to make a strong contribution to the life of the school.
Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.
Further details about the role
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. We do not accept applications through recruitment agencies.
Closing Date for application: Midday on Monday 5th June 2023.
To apply please visit www.emet.uk.com/vacancies
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
About Highfields School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1321 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highfields School website
- Email address
- recruitment@emet.uk.com
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