Teacher of Science (Biology or Chemistry)
11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
13 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry
Working pattern
- Part time: We have the flexibility within the department to consider applications for part time teachers from 0.4fte - 0.6fte to teach either Biology or Chemistry.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join a successful and thriving Science Department from September 2024. We have the flexibility within the department to consider applications for part time teachers from 0.4fte - 0.6fte to teach either Biology or Chemistry.
Newly qualified teachers, wishing to gain wide subject experience in a supportive environment, or more experienced teachers who are seeking the opportunity to develop their teaching further are welcome to apply.
What the school offers its staff
The Science Faculty has a friendly and hard-working atmosphere with all staff striving to achieve the highest possible outcomes.
In Years 7 and 8, students study our own KS3 Science course in line with national curriculum requirements. From Year 9 to Year 11, all students study separate sciences, following the AQA GCSE specifications. More than 60% ofstudents are awarded grade 7 - 9 in their science GCSEs.
The department also offers GCSE Astronomy.
A very large proportion of students continue to study the Sciences at A level with a number continuing each year to study Science at Oxford or Cambridge.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org
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About Devonport High School for Boys
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org
- Phone number
- 01752 208787
Devonport High School for Boys is a happy and vibrant grammar school for boys aged 11-18.
Our vision, whatever your role in the school or personal ambition, is that ‘Everyone Succeeds’.
Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Boys
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.nicholson@dhsb.org.
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