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  • Start date details

    To start 24 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

  • Closing date

    4 December 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 November 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - Temporary maternity cover contract, to start 24 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Expected return date of incumbent February 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Qualified Teacher to join our successful Science Department on a temporary, maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented, dynamic and ambitious ECT or experienced professional.

The successful applicant must:

  • be passionate and committed to improving teaching and learning.
  • have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.
  • be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure.
  • be able to work well as part of a welcoming, hard-working and committed team.
  • maximise the potential of students of all abilities.
  • have a passion for the subject and the ability to share this with young people.
  • be able to teach to A level and all abilities.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Full access to Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS)
  • Training and development opportunities (CPD)
  • Access to Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.

Flexible working opportunities

Contract type is temporary, maternity cover contract. Contract will end upon return of postholder.

To start 24 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, with expectedreturn date of incumbent being February 2026.

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.

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About Joseph Rowntree School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1283 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01904 552100

Welcome to our website and thank you for your interest in The Joseph Rowntree School. We are a successful 11-18 comprehensive school of over 1300 students, with over 200 students in the sixth form. Our modern buildings and state of the art facilities provide an excellent learning environment and our talented and dedicated team of staff are wholly committed to the school and its students. We offer a broad curriculum which enables students to develop knowledge and skills that lead to important qualifications and the nurturing of talents.

Arranging a visit to Joseph Rowntree School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email raw@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk.

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