Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover)

Malmesbury School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Week commencing 24 February 2025

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover) job summary

Malmesbury School requires a dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Science to cover a period of maternity leave in the Science faculty. Applications are welcome from teachers of all science specialisms. The school occupies a modern building with a suite of laboratories built around a faculty office and prep rooms. All labs have an interactive whiteboard or Clevertouch screen and computer. Students follow either AQA Trilogy Combined Science or the AQA Separate Sciences at GCSE with exceptional exam results. We have large numbers of students studying at least one Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology) at A-level. The Science faculty has an ethos of “inspiring and equipping young people to discover their world” and we believe in using practical work to inspire our students and to support them in developing their investigative skills. The faculty has a very successful YouTube Channel which we encourage you to visit. In addition, we have a vibrant extracurricular programme involving regular trips, guest speakers and themed weeks.

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of five secondary schools and two primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 600 people and educate 4,100 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years. At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a Happy, Caring and Excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.

NB: Should a suitable applicant be found then the vacancy may be closed to applications ahead of the advertised closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. Please visit the school website for further information.

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About Malmesbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1470 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Malmesbury School website (opens in new tab)
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The most recent Ofsted inspection graded the school as ‘outstanding’ in every category. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a very supportive and caring school. This post would be suitable for a highly competent teacher with experience and a proven track record of success.

At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a happy, caring and excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.

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