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  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    26 February 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 February 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science

Working pattern

Full time: The current school timetable runs from 8.30 a.m. and the post is for 32.5 hours per week.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to find a motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher for the Science Faculty to join our dedicated team. The Science Department at West Park School consists of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff, all of whom are committed to providing the very best opportunities for all pupils. We aim to foster a love of science and a sense of wonder at the world around us, through engaging and innovative lessons and feedback. We want all pupils to be proficient across the sciences and to develop enquiry skills that will stay with them for life.

The successful candidate will relish working as part of a team but also be keen to enhance their own pedagogical skills and practice independently. We are open to applications from all science specialisms, but do expect all members of the department to be comfortable in teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE level.


What the school offers its staff

West Park is a popular and oversubscribed School.

  • Would you like to work in a single academy trust that has the autonomy to make the best decisions for their staff and pupils?
  • Would you be inspired by working in a school where you are trusted as a professional and have the space to deliver creative and inspiring lessons?
  • Would you flourish in a school that uses funding streams to benefit learning and to encourage modern and innovative approaches to learning, including Virtual Reality?
  • Would you enjoy being part of a big school family that is at the centre of its community and supports stakeholders with its own eco-shop, community events and parent workshops?
  • Would you thrive with the support of a unique well being offer with an annual gift of time day, creative approaches to staff development, imaginative CPD opportunities and staff support services on site?
  • Could you be the newest addition to a well-established staff team contributing to our calm and purposeful environment which allows staff to teach and support and pupils to flourish and achieve?

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers or ECTs. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, particularly during the school day, to enable you to sample the unique atmosphere. Please call or email for an appointment, our contact details are on our website.

Further information about the school and the post is available on the school’s website at:

https://www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/information/school/vacancies.php



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About West Park School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1464 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01332662337

West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with 1409 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement.

We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils. The pupils themselves are focussed, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.

Arranging a visit to West Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.coupland@westpark.derby.sch.uk.

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