Teacher of Science
Walthamstow School for Girls, London, E17 9RZ18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
28 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week. Applications will be considered from candidates who would prefer to work 4 days a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teacher of Science, to teach Science across the school. As a member of our science faculty you will play a key role in supporting the development of our curriculum. We have a bold vision for our science curriculum; we want our students to be thinking and working like scientists with the aim for them to go on to solve some of our global problems. With a track record of strong results we are keen to build upon our success to be bolder and more ambitious with what our students can achieve. We are looking for a teacher who can be part of this journey.
You would be joining a dynamic and innovative team with a wealth of experience. Our science faculty is well resourced we have two science technicians to support the delivery of practical lessons. At Key Stage 3 our team teach across all sciences whereas at Key Stage 4 our team tend to teach in their specialisms.
Ideally the successful candidate will be a Physics specialist but we will consider applications from all sciences. You must be able to demonstrate creativity as well as excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to developing and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
This is a full-time role but applications will be considered from candidates who would prefer to work 4 days a week.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at Walthamstow School for Girls:
One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff
An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan
In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we are piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in 2025
Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing
Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace (in summer!)
One-hour lunch break
The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)
Regular wellbeing surveys and meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing
Employee Assistance: free 24-hour confidential counselling, help and information service
Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions
Cycle 2 work scheme
Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest, regularly using computers, are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses
Free on-site parking
Lunch or breakfast provided on INSET days
Free tea and coffee in the staff room
Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to m.madhani@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Walthamstow School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 895 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Walthamstow School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- m.madhani@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02085099446
Walthamstow School for Girls is a mainstream, non-denominational secondary school for girls aged 11-16. It is situated in Walthamstow, East London, and it has 900 pupils on its roll.
Walthamstow School for Girls' motto is “Neglect not the gift that is thee”. The secondary school has an exceptional track record of academic excellence, which is achieved through high expectations, inspirational teaching and learning experiences.
The school offers strong pastoral support, plus regular monitoring, target setting and dialogue with students and parents/carers. It is consistently among the top-performing non-selective schools in the country and the pupils take great pride in their school.
Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.
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