Teacher of Science
The Beaconsfield School, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
12 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS London fringe
Teacher of Science job summary
We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our successful Science department. This post could suit an ECT as well as a more experienced candidate. A specialism in Chemistry or Physics is desirable but is not essential.
The department is comprised of seven members of staff, including the Head of Department. Currently there are six GCSE classes, including one Triple Science class and three KS5 classes. Our key stage 4 and 5 results have been on a three year upward trend, making this an excellent time to join the Science team. The Department benefits from a weekly timetabled collaborative planning period.
The person appointed will be well supported through our teaching and learning coach, a well-established professional studies programme and through a comprehensive induction process. The school offers bespoke CPD opportunities ranging from National Professional Qualifications support to supporting MA programmes.
Our recent OFSTED inspection in May 2024 made the following comments about teaching and relationships at school.:
Pupils are highly positive about their school. Staff are highly ambitious for all pupils, and pupils recognise and value this.
Pupils’ behaviour is good. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils’ attitudes to learning are positive.
The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils and provides a strong foundation for their future learning. In most subjects, staff clearly set out what pupils need to know, and the order in which they need to learn it.
Teachers have detailed subject expertise.
Our school vision is to ensure every student realises their potential, through every member of our community having high aspirations for success, both within and beyond the classroom. You will be joining a highly skilled staff, who are supportive, show determination and resolve.
Why should you work at The Beaconsfield School.
Highly supportive staff body, including a staff committee responsible for representing staff wellbeing
Bespoke professional opportunities including support to undertake Masters and NPQ programmes
Significant investment in a newly refurbished staff room and staff workroom
Dedicated time within the school day for co-planning
Free tea and coffee for all staff, we believe in providing the best possible working environment for staff and small gestures make a big difference
We are a school that have a desire and understanding of how to succeed and provide an environment that is stimulating to students and staff alike. We understand that this can only be achieved by investing in our staff and ensuring they are supported in their own professional development. We have high expectations of staff, as we do students. If you are someone who wants to develop as a professional and have a real impact on individuals, then we are the place for you.
You will be joining a highly skilled staff, who are supportive, show determination and resolve. We have a desire to continue our journey to being the best we can be, we are true believers in ‘Better never stops’ as it is the continual development that makes us what we are. We are also a school where teamwork and enjoyment is central to our success as it is these that keeps us going when times are tough.
The Beaconsfield School has good road links to London, Reading, Maidenhead and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield Train Station.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Checks.
We welcome visits to the school, if you would like to arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher’s PA Headspa@beaconsfield.school and ask to speak to Caroline Legg, Headteacher.
For further information about the school please visit our website The Beaconsfield School - Home
We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier if necessary.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Beaconsfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be sought from the successful candidate.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Beaconsfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 835 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Beaconsfield School website (opens in new tab)
A co-educational secondary school with 880 students, a growing Sixth Form and just fewer than 100 staff.
As a school we are creative in our curriculum and we treat each child as an individual; because of this, learning and progress is at the centre of everything we do. We work towards making the selective system irrelevant.
We want every student who attends the school to reach their full potential academically. We also put great value on extra-curricular clubs and activities. During any one week there are over 50 clubs or activities running for students. We believe that this complements their academic studies, helps them to develop into well rounded individuals and enables them to make a positive contribution to the community.
We have wonderful facilities including a purpose built drama studio, 2 Apple Mac suites, a ratio of 1 computer to every 2.5 students, interactive whiteboards in each classroom, specialist technology classrooms and a sports hall. We are a well-equipped school that gives our students every opportunity to engage in their learning. Our school environment is maintained to the highest standard and students are expected to respect this at all times.
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