Teacher of Science

Great Torrington School, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  30 September 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have/will be:

• A passionate and highly motivated teacher
• The ability to inspire high achievement in all young people
• Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour
• A proven track record of successful outcomes for pupils through own teaching experience
• A committed and motivated team worker willing to go above and beyond expectations.

A chemistry specialism is desirable, but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A full-time contract in a high achieving supportive Science department
• Teaching Key Stages 3 – 4
• Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
• Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
• Own laptop

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will have the capacity to raise attainment through motivating and inspiring students and will contribute to a culture of high expectations and innovation within the school. You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Great Torrington School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Great Torrington School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01805 623531
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-torrington-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Great Torrington School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jpateman@gts.devon.sch.uk.

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