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Teacher of Science
Sturminster Newton High School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DTThis job expired on 6 November 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
6 November 2023 at 9am
Date listed
20 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
Additional allowances
There is an opportunity for a TLR 2.1 (£3,017) for the right
candidate which will be discussed at interview.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspiring teacher or ECT with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Science to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time post commencing in January 2024.
The successful candidate(s) will:
- have a passion for Science
- have a passion for working with students
- be able to plan and deliver high quality teaching
- have excellent communication have the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and school
- be able to build relationships quickly
- show respect to others and be able to embrace the ethos and values of the School
- be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
- be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy and successful school
- have the ability to support, challenge and inspire our students, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning
You are asked to provide the following:
- A completed application form
- A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise
Completed applications should be returned by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Jo Bruton at 4179jbr@mysnhs.net who will be happy to arrange this.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
What the school offers its staff
Sturminster Newton High School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a good reputation as a small, community focussed school serving a wide rural catchment area. We are extremely proud of our school where we set high standards for academic and personal achievement and we value the size of our school community which allows staff and students know one another and students to be treated and valued as individuals.
The school promotes a happy and purposeful teaching environment, where all are supported and encouraged to do their best. “pupils are now making better progress than they have in previous years.” Ofsted 2018. In September 2021 the school introduced a broad enrichment programme, designed to compensate for missed opportunities during the pandemic, where we offer a variety of academic, creative, sporting and wellbeing activities run by the school and local community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sturminster Newton High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 620 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sturminster Newton High School website
- Email address
- 4179jbr@mysnhs.net
Sturminster Newton High School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a good reputation as a small, community focussed school serving a wide rural catchment area. We are extremely proud of our school where we set high standards for academic and personal achievement and we value the size of our school community which allows staff and students know one another and students to be treated and valued as individuals.
The school promotes a happy and purposeful teaching environment, where all are supported and encouraged to do their best. “pupils are now making better progress than they have in previous years.” Ofsted 2018. In September 2021 the school introduced a broad enrichment programme, designed to compensate for missed opportunities during the pandemic, where we offer a variety of academic, creative, sporting and wellbeing activities run by the school and local community.
Arranging a visit to Sturminster Newton High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email 4179jbr@mysnhs.net.
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