Teacher of Science
Joseph Rowntree School, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BZ7 days remaining to apply
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
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
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.
Applying for the job
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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
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Joseph Rowntree School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- raw@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk
- 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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