Teacher of Science
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NYThis job expired on 12 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
19 February 2024
Closing date
12 December 2023 at 9am
Date listed
29 November 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hrs Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until end of December 2023 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Pay scale: Teachers Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3 £30,000 to £46,525
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about all things Science and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results? Then come and join a thriving Science Faculty at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Teacher who has a thirst for knowledge and the drive to succeed with excellent interpersonal skills to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 Science.
This position is a fixed term maternity leave contract to start in February 2024 until December 2024 and there is a possibility of a TLR offer for the right experienced candidate although applications are also welcome from early career teachers.
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a genuine commitment to teaching and the ability to develop our students’ love of learning in Science. If you believe you have the skills and dedication to meet our standards, and be part of our pursuit of excellence, then we are the school for you.
Criteria;
Familiarity with the KS3 & GCSE syllabus requirements in
Science
Familiarity with the A level syllabus in Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Good Degree or equivalent in
relevant subject area
PGCE in relevant subject area
QTS/QTLS
Evidence of further professional development at Masters level.
Ability and experience of teaching Science
to GCSE
Ability or experience of teaching Science subjects to A level.
Evidence of excellent teaching – at least Good judgments
Evidence of “Outstanding” practice
Evidence all of the Teaching Standards
in routine practice
Evidence of
inclusive practice
Evidence all of substantial contribution to extra-curricular activities
Ability to understand
and demonstrate commitment to equality
and diversity
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success, the highest of which was in 2022. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
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About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1852 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rainhill High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1847 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017. More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson Trust.
Our Partners
Founded in 2015 by former Liverpool and England striker, Robbie Fowler, The Fowler Academy’s results are impressive. Receiving glowing reports from OFSTED and Pearson qualifications, The Fowler Academy were awarded 'Most Inspirational Post 16 Provider in 2019's Educate Awards and were shortlisted in the 2021 TES Awards, as best national provider and have recently moved to their new home, the former first team training ground for Liverpool FC, Melwood.
Partnerships with the LFC Foundation and Rainhill, The Fowler Academy's blended offer of football and post 16 education is both exciting and innovative, ensuring excellent outcomes for students.
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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