Teacher of Science
Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EEThis job expired on 28 January 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
28 January 2021 at 9am
Date listed
14 January 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,948 - £38,174 MPS Fringe
Additional allowances
• We have a comprehensive NQT programme that ensures new teachers have a lighter timetable, a dedicated subject mentor and timetabled weekly mentor slot, a professional induction programme to the role, and school, as well as access to the training we offer through our SCITT provision.
• Staff wellbeing is of upmost importance at Thamesmead School. Strategic decisions are made to support staff in obtaining a good work life balance: consideration has been given to timings regarding marking load, assessment logging and meeting schedules to ensure staff are not overloaded. There is a wellbeing day in December to help break up the long autumn term, every effort is made to accommodate absence for special occasions such as graduation or nativity plays. Finally, with the school day ending at 2.30, there is time in the afternoon for staff to complete lesson preparation or take part in student or staff based extracurricular activities. Thamesmead celebrates the successes of staff on a weekly basis via the ‘Start of the Week’ award; gives mindfulness advice weekly via email and provides frequent break and lunch time treats for staff!
• At Thamesmead we place a high emphasis on Professional Development and provide a full and varied CPD programme for all teachers. Through a combination of independent pedagogical research and a structured programme, our aim is for all staff to be informed and reflective practitioners, leading and developing best practice that ensures successful outcomes for all students. There is an ethos of support in the school, where everybody’s principal aim is to provide the best education for the students as we can.
Teacher of Science job summary
Commitment to safeguarding
Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Thamesmead School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1042 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thamesmead School website
- Email address
- z.midwinter@thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01932 219 448
The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.
Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.
"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.
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