Teacher of Science
Springwood High School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AWThis job expired on 3 October 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2020
Closing date
3 October 2019 at 1am
Date listed
11 September 2019
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £23,720 to £39,406
Additional allowances
TLR payment a possibilty for the right candidate
A school within a larger Trust - with the support and opportunities that this brings.
NQT applications welcomed.
Teacher of Science job summary
Springwood High School are looking to employ a teacher of science
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate science teacher to join a friendly department working within the context of a vibrant and successful secondary school and a supportive Trust. For the suitably experienced candidate there would be opportunities for teaching and learning responsibilities to complement this role - attracting a TLR payment. This can be discussed at interview.
Springwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.
For an application form, job description, person specification and more information on the school and how to apply, please visit the vacancy page at www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Although our closing date is 3rd October, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if a viable field is met prior to the published closing date. Please send your application to be received asap as interviews will be held as soon as we have a viable field.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the post holder will share this responsibility, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
About Springwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1880 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Springwood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
We are a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Our School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students, set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life. Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
Competitive Sport
Dance Performances
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Drama Performances
House Competitions
Music Performances
Lunchtime clubs
Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
We are part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust whose aim is to challenge and support a small group of schools to provide an excellent education for the young people of West Norfolk.
The Trust works in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools with each school maintaining their unique identity and ethos.
The schools work together to ensure maximum benefit for all students through economies of scale and shared resources.
The Trust clear strategic vision for the future is based around four key areas:
Maximising student achievement
Ensuring each student is engaged with the school
Ensuring our students have access to world class resources
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning
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