Teacher of Science
Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RXThis job expired on 14 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 November 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000-£46,525
Pay scale
- MPS1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Science at this successful and over-subscribed secondary school in north Leeds, graded 'Good' by Ofsted.
The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all students and will share our commitment to further raising achievement across the 11-18 age range.
Ralph Thoresby is a good and improving comprehensive school serving a vibrant local community. 'Pupils take pride in their work' 'This is a school where staff and pupils celbrate diversity and promote values, mutual respect and care for others' (Ofsted).
We are seeking to appoint an Science teacher who has ambitious aspirations for students and who wishes to be part of a dynamic and extremely hardworking team. The successful candidate will share our commitment towards constantly improving our provision and raising achievement in Science and across the school
What the school offers its staff
The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect and care for others’ (Ofsted).
The school has repeatedly been judged good by Ofsted and we have a strong record of academic achievement, whilst ensuring that all students are well supported. Students make good progress here because, ‘the working atmosphere in classrooms is positive’ and ‘pupils take pride in their work’ (Ofsted).
We have an excellent 6th form partnership arrangement with Lawnswood School (another good local school) and together we offer post-16 provision to rival the best in the city – ‘The quality of provision for post-16 students remains good. Students make consistently good progress over time’ (Ofsted). We are a Trust school in partnership with several of our local partner Primary schools. We have a strong relationship with the Local Authority and are also part of the highly regarded Red Kite Alliance teaching school hub, ‘Partnership working is strong’ (Ofsted).
Our school motto is ‘ambition and achievement for all’. We firmly believe in giving all students the opportunity to achieve their very best regardless of the circumstances in which they find themselves.
Why work for us - https://youtu.be/m7y5o_GMeWk
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Disclosure (DBS).
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About Ralph Thoresby School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1035 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ralph Thoresby School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@ralphthoresby.com
- Phone number
- 0113 397 9911
The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect, and care for others’ (Ofsted).
Arranging a visit to Ralph Thoresby School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ralphthoresby.com.
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