Teacher of Science
Greenshaw High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DYThis job expired on 30 March 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
30 March 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 March 2020
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £28,355 to £44,541
Additional allowances
As an employer, we offer a range of staff benefits, including excellent CPD opportunities and career progression, automatic entry in to a recognised pension scheme and employer contributions, a cycle to work scheme, gym membership, eye care vouchers and other corporate discounts. Since October 2018, both staff and students also benefit from a two week October half term.
Teacher of Science job summary
Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed 11-19 comprehensive school situated in Sutton, south-west London, and is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Greenshaw has a reputation for providing a dynamic education within a happy and caring environment, and we are proud of our successes as a genuine comprehensive school. We are committed to achieving the best for the youngsters in our care, refusing to accept that there is a limit on what can be achieved. We are ambitious for our school and the professional development of our staff is at the forefront of our improvement.
We are looking for a highly motivated and committed individual with a passion for Science and the ability to inspire our staff and students to join our school as a Teacher of Science. The successful candidate will teach Science up to Key Stage 4 (up to Key Stage 5 would be desirable) and play a central role in the Science department, with the highest ambitions for learning and rigorously high expectations. For the right candidate, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established department and make a contribution to its ambitious vision for the future.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching Science, with detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in their subject and the wider curriculum. A desire to raise overall achievement in Science through promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning is essential.
We welcome applications from NQTs and offer an extensive induction programme in a supportive environment. Our NQT offer includes: a dedicated senior professional mentor, weekly purposeful practice of techniques and strategies, evidence-informed induction on the science of learning, a strong focus on pedagogical content knowledge, support on maintaining a sensible workload, a supportive behaviour management system and high levels of professional trust and collegiality.
Science is very popular at Greenshaw: many students choose to study it up to Key Stage 5, with a number of students opting to study one of the sciences at degree level. Science is delivered by a large, innovative and ambitious team of specialists, who aim to nurture, promote and develop students’ understanding and enjoyment of their subject through methodology and practice. The team work together collaboratively, with everyone making their own valuable contributions to ensure the development and success of the department.
For a comprehensive job description and person specification, please refer to the recruitment pack.
If you are interested in applying please visit our website www.greenshaw.co.uk to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to recruitment@greenshaw.co.uk or by post to the HR Department, Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 3DY.
A statement of suitability should be submitted with the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Applications must be received no later than 12.00pm on Monday 30th March 2020.
Due to the current school closures, alternative arrangements for interview will be made.
The School reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
Greenshaw High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore appointment to this position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Greenshaw High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1881 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Greenshaw High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@greenshaw.co.uk
School location
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