Teacher of Science
Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DYThis job expired on 9 December 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
9 December 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 November 2020
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Teacher of Science job summary
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2021
We are seeking to appoint somebody, who with our support, has the potential to be an outstanding Teacher of Science.
In return, we can offer you:
• the opportunity to work in a thriving school
• a vibrant and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for career development
• a strong team with a clear vision and ambition for all students
• all Science lessons taught in our suite of brand new well-resourced labs fully equipped with ICT facilities and every teacher is allocated a laptop.
• Outstanding staff development opportunities and support for teachers at all stages of their career.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
About Vandyke Upper School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1503 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Vandyke Upper School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01525 636700
Vandyke is a good place to work, with high expectations and a caring ethos.
The support and opportunities for professional development we enjoy at Vandyke is recognised in the award of Investors in People.
We often find that competition for posts at Vandyke is strong and the experience colleagues’ gain here can be a stepping stone to further promotion.
Our school has a ‘special atmosphere’ - one that visitors often comment upon. This special atmosphere is based on our emphasis on high quality relationships: staff-to-staff, student-to-student and staff-to-student
Vandyke is a thriving school, with a growing reputation for excellent teaching and achievement, innovative and inclusive practice, and excellent leadership and management that puts students and learning at the centre.
Our commitment to high standards and to regularly reviewing, evaluating and improving our practices is recognised in the many awards we hold. We are proud to hold Sportsmark and Artsmark Gold awards, in recognition of our commitment to Sport/PE and our outstanding programme of extra-curricular sport and performing arts activities. We also hold the International School Award, which recognises the depth and breadth of our commitment to the international dimension of our curriculum.
Facilities at Vandyke are excellent and include recently refurbished and developed areas such as a Theatre, Drama Studio, Dance Studio, Sports Hall, Sports Activity area, Music suite, Café, and Library/Study facilities. Our two food technology rooms have recently been completely refurbished to provide updated facilities.
Facilities for staff include a generous and well-equipped staff room, free and plentiful parking and the ground breaking Vandyke Café that brings the high street café culture into school.
As a successful and popular school, Vandyke was requested by Central Beds local authority to expand to accommodate additional students: this expansion has provided 10 new classrooms and additional PE changing rooms to increase capacity to 1200 students. With increased housing growth nearby, a further exciting programme to provide a new Sixth Form centre, 12 new science labs, additional classrooms and expanded café and social space is now complete and will bring the number on roll over the next few years to 1450.
Arranging a visit to Vandyke Upper School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk.
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