Teacher of Science - Fixed Term for 1 Year (Maternity Cover)
Sharples School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 8SNThis job expired on 3 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
3 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
20 April 2021
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022
Full-time equivalent salary
- T1 - T9 (£25,713 - £41, 603)
Teacher of Science - Fixed Term for 1 Year (Maternity Cover) job summary
Manchester Evening News “School in the Community Award” 2019
Progress 8 score + 0.52
‘This is a good school’ - Ofsted
Fixed Term (1 year) from 1 September 2021- 31 August 2022
Do you want to be part of the Sharples’ success story?
Our science results are exceptional. In 2019, 86% of pupils achieved 9-4 GCSE grades and 75% achieved 9-5 GCSE grades. Sharples School Multi-Academy is a Group 6, 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1,100 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton in pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming the aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Sharples was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection in 2019, with areas of outstanding practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of science to work in our forward-thinking and successful school as we strive to be outstanding in all we do. The post would be suitable for either a NQT or an experienced teacher. Sharples School provides a very successful training programme for NQTs, working closely with local teaching schools. For experienced members of the profession there are many opportunities within the school to add to their existing range of experience and expertise and lead on aspects of teaching and learning. There are opportunities for working with classes across the ability spectrum and all three sciences at both Key Stage 3 and 4 and to work in a pastoral role as a form tutor.
We require someone who can demonstrate and evidence:-
● excellent communication skills;
● a high level of subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of curriculum pedagogical and assessment issues associated with achieving outstanding results at both key stages;
● excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.
The key areas of responsibility will be:-
● To plan teaching to achieve outstanding progress in students’ learning;
● To set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and the development of positive and productive relationships;
● To use a variety of teaching methods and resources, which sustain the momentum of students work and keeps all pupils engaged;
● To use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress;
● To mark and monitor students work providing constructive feedback and setting appropriate targets to maximise progress.
Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service. The school operates the local authority no smoking policy and is a no smoking site.
Hill Cot Road
Bolton
BL1 8SN
Tel: 01204 333253
Commitment to safeguarding
Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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About Sharples School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sharples School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 333253
Sharples School Multi-Academy Trust is a Group 6, 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1,100 pupils on roll, situated in the North of Bolton pleasant surroundings. The school provides stimulating and innovative opportunities for learning, transforming aspirations educational outcomes all students local community. was judged ‘Good’ at its last inspection 2019, areas outstanding practice.
Arranging a visit to Sharples School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sharplesschool.co.uk.
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