Teacher of Science

Cantell School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  2 April 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours a week 39 weeks per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £28000 - £43685 (MPS/UPS)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Science for September 2023 (or earlier if available) who has a clear love for the subject and would become part of a highly collaborative and multi-disciplined team. The Cantell Science team believe very strongly in providing opportunities for all students to explore their world and discover new things. This is achieved through exciting teaching and learning which gives students the scientific knowledge and skills to be able explain the world around them, whilst developing a sense of excitement and curiosity.

We wish to appoint candidates with:

• Ability to promote high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• A passion for improving students' lives and opportunities
• High levels of ambition and drive for outstanding performance from staff and students

The school is committed to safeguarding children and all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the school offers its staff

Cantell School is proud to be a heavily oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our fundamental mission is to provide an exceptional learning experience for every student so that they may lead a happy and successful life now and in the future.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cantell School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that our students have a right to learn in a caring, supportive and safe environment; our staff are vigilant for signs of any student in distress and are confident about applying the processes to alleviate any problems or concerns. We fully recognise our responsibilities for child protection. We have a Child Protection Policy that applies to all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to our school.

Applying for the job

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About Cantell School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Cantell School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@cantell.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380323111
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cantell-school (opens in new tab)

Cantell School has been on a journey of significant improvement over the last few years and we are proud to be known as a happy and successful school in Southampton, Hampshire and beyond. Our success is very much down to the hard work of our students, supported by a committed, passionate and dedicated staff team.

Arranging a visit to Cantell School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cantell.co.uk.

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