Teacher of Science Cheney School, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Job description
Teacher of Science
Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Report and a welcome message from our Head of School here: Head's Welcome
The school is part of the Community Schools Alliance Trust - a small MAT with one secondary school, one primary school and another due to open in September 2020. The Trust’s common vision is to improve every learner’s life chances.
We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and are happy to consider part-time applications. If you are not familiar with Oxfordshire, we would recommend that you take a look at: Living in Oxfordshire – Information for Teachers
We have a large, thriving science department, with a deeply committed and supportive group of teachers and technicians working in excellent facilities. The department is motivated and ambitious for its students to achieve highly, and to continually improve the quality of teaching and learning. Our students make excellent progress – GCSE results are significantly above the national average and over 70% of students in the sixth form take science courses.
You will be a key member of the department, instilling a passion for science, and committed to the learning of all students across all key stages, regardless of their background, needs or prior attainment. You should be able to teach all three sciences up to GCSE and an A level subject.
Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Ben Preston, Head of Science, at: bpr@cheney.oxon.sch.uk
Payment on Teacher Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale depending on experience. The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.
How to Apply:
In addition to your application form please email a letter of application, detailing reasons for your interest in this post and your relevant skills and experience to: vacancies@cheney.oxon.sch.uk
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 8am on Monday 11 November
Interviews: Monday, 18 November
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Employee benefits
The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.
About Cheney School
Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Report and a welcome message from our Head of School here: Head's Welcome The school is part of the Community Schools Alliance Trust - a small MAT with one secondary school, one primary school and another due to open in September 2020. The Trust’s common vision is to improve every learner’s life chances. We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications.
- Address
- Cheney Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7QH
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Cheney School website (opens in a new window)