Teacher of Science – Biology (maternity cover)
Bramcote College, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
December 2024
Closing date
16 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
28 August 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Can be discussed at Interview
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
The White Hills Park Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and talented practitioner with strong classroom management abilities to join the outstanding Science team at Bramcote College. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about engaging our students in the awe and wonder of science and inspiring them to be inquisitive and curious about the world around them. As an outstanding Teacher of Science, you will be able to teach across all Sciences and abilities within the 11-16 age range, with the ability to teach Biology at GCSE and A-level. You will be able to make a major contribution to the development of Science within our department and across the Trust. We welcome applications from ECTs and we run a highly supportive and successful Early Career Framework programme, or from recently qualified teachers. Full-time and part-time working will be considered. Please state your preference when applying.
What the school offers its staff
Bramcote College is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural place to work and study. We secured a well-deserved Good judgement in April 2024, and achievement is on a secure upward trend. Our students are well-behaved and motivated. “Classrooms are calm and orderly. Around school, pupils are polite and respectful” – Ofsted 2024 . We have excellent support from parents and the community, and a talented and positive staff team. We are ambitious for every student and provide high-quality pastoral care and support, as well as outstanding enrichment opportunities for our students and the local community. We are committed to excellent professional development for all. Continued school improvement is supported by membership of the White Hills Park Trust. The school is undergoing significant change as it is due to have a new building in September 2025.
"There are high aspirations for all pupils at Bramcote College. The school’s motto encourages pupils to ‘Work hard, Be well, Do well.' Pupils are happy and appreciate the opportunities that the school gives them." Ofsted 2024
Further details about the role
The White Hills Park Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Nottinghamshire. Formed in 2012, it currently comprises two secondary schools, three primary schools and a special school and we are embarking on a period of steady growth.
The ethos of our Trust is a partnership of successful schools. Although the schools work closely together and share resources and support services, each school retains its own character, identity and autonomy. Our schools have strong local governing bodies, and leaders are empowered to make decisions on behalf of their schools.
"Staff are proud to work in the school. They value the support that the school gives them to manage their workload and develop their expertise." Ofsted 2024
The Trust supports schools in providing the highest standards of education and care. All the schools in the Trust are currently judged good by Ofsted. Through the work of the Trust, we aim to build a culture of excellence, enabling our students to fulfil their potential and become responsible, positive citizens.
Our Trust is founded on the principle that by working together in a community of learning, our schools become beacons of outstanding practice, providing opportunities and benefits for pupils and the local community. Our academies are great places to work, where staff are valued and supported. We believe that high-quality, research-informed professional development is at the heart of an effective school improvement strategy, and support individual and career development.
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 Bramcote College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 785 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bramcote College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- alison.pascual@whptrust.org
- Phone number
- 01159168900
Arranging a visit to Bramcote College
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