Teacher of Science (Biology specialism preferred)
Fitzharrys School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1NPThis job expired on 7 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
7 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Part time: Ranging from 0.4 fte-0.8fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale if post threshold
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking to appoint a passionate and motivated Science teacher to join our successful Science faculty. The role would be teaching across key stage 3, 4, and 5. The school is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, and we continue to strive for excellence, both academically and personally, for our children and young people.
Science is a key faculty within the school and a popular choice at A level. It is a well-resourced department, with excellent levels of collaboration between teachers. The Science block has well-equipped laboratories. There are two Science technicians along with our science study support assistant supporting the faculty, which comprises of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science.
We also run many trips and projects that link with local schools and wider organisations. These include eco-blub, Science club, research projects and peer mentoring; you will be joining a vibrant and creative team in a key faculty.
What the school offers its staff
Our collaborative ethos of Aspiration, Opportunity and Integrity are at the heart of Fitzharrys’ sustained success. We are a good school (Ofsted, June 2016) with strong results that improve year on year. Ofsted praised our “warm and welcoming culture with a shared drive for continual improvement”. This is a very special place, and we are looking for the right candidate who is excited at the prospect of joining us and taking such a key role in our continued success in Science.
All Fitzharrys staff benefit from our induction programme and our comprehensive CPD programme as part of a school community committed to getting the best from everyone. Through our focus on high quality teaching and learning, and excellent behaviour, our school continues to grow and develop.
We are proud of our students, and in turn they are proud to be part of the Fitzharrys community. Parents are supportive of the work of the school, recognising our high aspirations for every student who attends; they are both challenged to achieve highly, and supported in doing so.
This is an exciting time to join us in our continued development. If you are committed to working with us and helping our pupils and students realise their potential, we encourage you to apply.
Commitment to safeguarding
Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fitzharrys School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 767 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fitzharrys School website
- Email address
- recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org
This is an exciting time to join us in our continued development. If you want to be part of an innovative, supportive and caring school and contribute to each student achieving their ambitions then we look forward to meeting you.
Arranging a visit to Fitzharrys School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org.
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