Teacher of Science (Biology or Physics)

Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Preferred start date January 2025

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UP3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding Single Academy Trust with a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially, ethnically and culturally diverse school which lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond.

Teacher of Science (Biology or Physics specialisms will be considered)

Preferred start date: January 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional, or the potential to be an exceptional teacher of science to join Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form. We are an outstanding school achieving excellent pastoral and academic outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff. The successful applicant will be an effective classroom practitioner, able to teach all sciences for KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach biology or physics at KS5 is essential, although prior experience of teaching KS5 isn’t essential. They must also be committed to improving learners’ experiences and attainment through working collaboratively and being willing to adopt new ideas.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer the opportunity to teach students with a thirst for learning science and an excellent CPD programme within a supportive culture. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits include the Westfield Health Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Programme and cycle to work scheme. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details about the role

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact Mr Darren McClelland, Faculty Leader on 0121 675 1305 or via email DMcClelland@kngs.co.uk .

Applications can be made by submitting your completed application which will include your supporting statement (this should not exceed 1200 words). This can be submitted through the TES portal or by emailing the Headteacher’s PA, Denise Wilson dwilson@kngs.co.uk. We do not accept CV applications, only those submitted on the KNGS application form will be considered.

Please note: This is a rolling vacancy and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews and appointments may therefore take place prior to the closing date shown below.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to dwilson@kngs.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Science recruitment pack September 2024.pdf - 1.84 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kings Norton Girls' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kings Norton Girls' School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: dmcclelland@kngs.co.uk
• Phone number: 01216751305
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-norton-girls-school (opens in new tab)

KNGS and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and one of the top comprehensives in the country. Our school lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded locally.

Arranging a visit to Kings Norton Girls' School

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

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