Expected start date
1 September 2021
Application deadline
12 March 2021 at 10:00 am
Date listed
26 February 2021
Job details
- Job role
- Teacher, Suitable for NQTs
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Working pattern
- Full-time only
- Contract type
- Fixed term (1 academic year)
- Salary
- MPS 1 £25,040 up to UPR 3 £41,602
Job summary
An Outstanding Academy
Teacher of Science (Chemistry)
Full Time, fixed term post for 1 year in the first instance
Commencing 1st September 2021
Salary Range: MPS/UPR
A passionate, talented and innovative teacher of Science is required to join our very successful and forward looking Science department which contributes significantly to the success of our ‘Outstanding School’ (Ofsted May 2017); both academically and through many extra-curricular opportunities.
The successful candidate will enjoy teaching Science across the age and ability range at KS3/4 and Chemistry at A Level, will be well supported by the department and committed to sharing their passion for Science with young people and will strive to continually improve their practice. The position is available due to a period of maternity leave.
Chipping Campden School is a high performing 11- 19 mixed comprehensive converter academy which enjoys specialist status in science, technology and languages. It has a long history of high academic achievement and has developed an enviable local and regional reputation for academic excellence and strong pastoral care. It is located in the North Cotswolds in an area of outstanding national beauty.
What we are looking for
We offer a rewarding and exciting environment in which to teach where students are enthusiastic to learn. The position would be suitable for an experienced member of staff or a newly qualified teacher (NQT). If you join as an NQT, you will be part of an established, extensive and extremely supportive programme. You will be/be able to demonstrate:
• Appropriate experience of teaching classes across the age and ability range
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents and staff
• A good listener who relates well to young people
• Ability to motivate and build good relationships with young people with effective and positive behaviour management skills.
• Passionate about Sciences and able to inspire students
• You are well organised in your planning and delivery
• You are familiar with GCSE specifications
• Wider knowledge of current educational issues
• Creativity in using new technologies or teaching practices to help students learn and make progress
Applying for the job
Please visit our website www.campden.school for further details and click on staff/ job vacancies in order to download our application form. The closing date for receipt of applications with a covering letter is 10 am on Friday 12th March 2021 to Mrs D Smith, HR dsmith@campden.school with interviews on 16th March 2021
Supporting documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
School overview
- School type
- Academy
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1344 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chipping Campden School website (opens in a new window)
- Contact email
- dsmith@campden.school
- Contact phone number
- 01386 848746
About Chipping Campden School
Chipping Campden School is an outstanding school (OfSTED 2017) with a long and distinguished history dating back to 1440, and a reputation to match. However, it is also a forward-looking school, striving always to provide the best opportunities for students to achieve their potential in a time of rapid change.
We provide a relevant and challenging curriculum to meet student developing interests and ambitions and our school environment is one which promotes high quality learning. However, education for life is about much more than the academic content of courses, and Chipping Campden School offers a wide range of enriching opportunities to prepare its students for their futures.
It is difficult to put into words the very special ethos of Chipping Campden School but is an inclusive and affirming place to be, both as a student and member of staff.
Located in such an outstandingly attractive town in the Cotswolds, you can enjoy living/working in such an area that is only a short journey from Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Evesham. Moreton has a main line station with direct link to Oxford and London.
There are approximately 1418 students in School, including 323 in the Sixth Form. Every student is treated as an individual while being developed into an active and positive member of the school community and a global citizen. The school offers a very wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport, music and drama and standards here are also very high.
We have a stable staff of well-qualified and talented professionals, united in our desire to ensure that all students reach their potential. We work collaboratively with parents, partner schools and colleges and external agencies to support individual students in this. There is a well established provision of staff development and regular meetings allowing opportunities to communicate, share good practice and challenge and ensure all are secure in the part they play in the success of the school.
School location
Cider Mill Lane, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HUGet a job alert for when similar jobs are listed
