Teacher of Science
Hampton Gardens Secondary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January / April 2025
Closing date
21 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
6 November 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher, who would be expected to teach across all age ranges and abilities. Experience teaching one or more A-Level Science subjects is advantageous, but is not essential.
- Relevant ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) and Degree
- Qualified Teacher Status or PGCE Pass (or equivalent)
What the school offers its staff
- Staff CPD - we offer extensive CPD opportunities with access to the National College and support with external courses to promote career development.
- Competitive Pay & Excellent Pension Schemes - we follow the STPCD for teaching staff and National Pay Rates for support staff. Eligible staff are enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions.
- Flexible working and family friendly policies - we have generous policies and entitlements in place to support our colleagues, such as flexible working, leave of absence, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave. Free eye tests are available to staff in eligible roles.
- Free onsite car parking at all HAT schools - EV charging is also available at some sites.
- Complementary access to school gym facilities and discounted membership at Vivacity Leisure Centres in Peterborough (subject to change).
Further details about the role
The role of the Science Department is to work hard to ensure that all students feel safe and secure in their learning and strive to achieve academic excellence, underpinned by an ethos of continuous improvement by putting students and staff's needs at the forefront of what we do.
The team currently consists of a Head of Department, Subject Leads in Biology, Physics & Chemistry, four full time & two-part Science Teaching staff, plus a Senior Science Technician who leads three Science Technicians.
In addition, teaching and learning is supported across the school by a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants who support students with specific SEND requirements, so all students can access classroom learning.
We are an extremely well equipped with a wide range of new laboratory equipment which facilitates a key department ethos: the understanding that effective practical activities play a fundamental role in the effective teaching of the sciences.
Outside of the classroom, science students at Hampton Gardens are able to experience regular enrichment activities, including an active weekly STEM club which benefits from links with local businesses, as well as regular trips to universities and nation science competitions.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Full details are contained with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and Recruitment and Selection Policy, which are available via our website, or on request.
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About Hampton Gardens Secondary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1249 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk
Hampton Gardens is an 11-19 free school which opened in September 2017 to an initial intake of 180 Year 7 students. When full, the school will accommodate 1200 students in years 7-11 and 300 students in Sixth Form.
Hampton Gardens is part of the Hampton Academies Trust who also run the highly successful and popular Hampton College all-through school, Hampton Lakes Primary School and Dogsthorpe Infant School. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
Arranging a visit to Hampton Gardens Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk.
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