Teacher of Science
Finham Park School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EAThis job expired on 2 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
February 2025
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 November 2024
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- ECT/TMS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
§ Excellent classroom teacher with a lively, interactive approach
§ Effective classroom manager
§ Excellent inter-personal skills
§ Excellent organisational skills
§ Excellent IT skills
§ Ability to teach Science across the 11-18 age range to students of all abilities
§ A commitment to the place of Science in the comprehensive school curriculum
§ Patience, determination and tact - with students, parents and colleagues
§ A commitment to equal opportunities
§ A commitment to high standards
§ Engaging personality to whom students respond
§ Willingness to work hard for sustained periods
§ Excellent communicator
§ A commitment to the safeguarding of children
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff environment in a supportive school setting where you will have the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Finham Park School students.
• A world-class professional development programme with the school being the strategic lead for The Lion Alliance which offers a range of ITT, early careers, middle and senior leader development programmes through the National College, SSAT and the Chartered College of Teaching. There is a passion for teaching and learning evident and recent speakers have included Tom Sherrington, Dylan Wiliam, and Harry Fletcher-Wood.
• A range of health and wellbeing services through the MAT and external services.
• Free, on-site car parking.
• Staff fitness suite.
• School social events.
• A commitment to staff well-being.
Commitment to safeguarding
Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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About Finham Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1711 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Finham Park School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- apply@finhampark.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02477180000
Finham Park is a popular and successful 11 -18 comprehensive school situated in the south-west of Coventry. It has an excellent reputation within the local community as well as nationally and internationally with our staff are both dedicated and highly qualified. The school was accredited as a World Class School in 2015, 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Ofsted described the school as a place where there is a strong culture of learning and a proven track record of academic success, with students consistently making above average national levels of progress in their studies in both Key Stages 4 and 5. The behaviour of the students is Outstanding.
Their eagerness for learning allows our teachers to deliver stimulating and innovative lessons that result in rapid progress. There is a clear focus on the development of teaching and learning through engagement in national research programmes with a strong structure of support at all levels. In addition, there is personalised programme of professional development and extensive opportunities for career progression.
The school is well resourced. New technologies are widely available and are helping to transform teaching and learning across a diverse range of subjects. In addition, ongoing investment has been made to the whole site - recently by upgrading science laboratories, STEM workrooms, a sixth form centre and new performing arts block.
Arranging a visit to Finham Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@finhampark.co.uk.
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