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Teacher of Science
The Ashcombe School, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LYThis job expired on 29 January 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
29 January 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 January 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,948 - £42,780 (MPS/UPR)
Additional allowances
An Excellent NQT Programme
Regular professional development opportunities
Day Nursery on site (preferential rates for staff)
On-site Parking
Teacher of Science job summary
Who we are:
Ashcombe is highly sought-after, with very high levels of interest for September 2021. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. In our 2020 ‘Investors in People’ Report, our staff said:
“It is a great place to work, and I can see all the things that are happening – it’s all positive”
What we offer:
• The Science department is one of the largest in the school, with 11 fully equipped laboratories
• A very successful and dynamic department which achieves strong results and progression at both GCSE and A-Level
• An extra-curricular STEM participation, encouraging students to partake in a variety of projects. There is also a Science club as well as visits to regional and national exhibits
• An excellent NQT programme – with salary backdated to 1st August
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Day nursery on site with preferential rates for staff
• On-site parking
• Close to A25, M25 and local train stations
What we’re looking for:
• A person who has a passion for Science and will encourage scientific curiosity within our students
• An ability to deliver the curriculum to a high standard
• An open minded approach to expanding and encouraging knowledge growth in students of all abilities
• A capacity for hard work, the ability to manage its pressures and the ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of people
What Ofsted say:
“Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere"
How to apply:
Click the ‘Quick apply’ button below to complete an application form.
Closing date:
Applications must be submitted by 29th January 2021. Please note we may interview as applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well in your future career.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake and Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available including social media accounts.
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About The Ashcombe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1478 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ashcombe School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- applications@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01306886312
The Ashcombe School is a mixed comprehensive school for pupils of all abilities between the ages of 11 and 18 based in Dorking, Surrey. There are approximately 1,450 pupils on roll at Ashcombe (including around 250 in the Sixth Form) and 150 members of staff.
The school is highly sought-after and is over subscribed for September 2021. This is due to a wide range of factors including its facilities, academic results, standards of teaching, pastoral care, the wide range of trips and extra-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. In its January 2019 visit, Ofsted commented that “Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are very positive. Pupils are attentive and responsive in equal measure in lessons. As a result, there is a very harmonious learning atmosphere".
Arranging a visit to The Ashcombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk.
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