Teacher of Science
Whittington Green School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LGThis job expired on 6 February 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
6 February 2019 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
16 January 2019
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £23,720 to £35,008
Additional allowances
We Can Offer You:
A good school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership.
A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team.
Excellent care and support for all staff.
Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.
A positive and stimulating learning environment, which values the contribution of all staff.
Enthusiastic students, willing to learn. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong teaching skills and an ability to motivate, enthuse and challenge students to produce the highest quality work and make above expected progress in science up to GCSE. The students and staff at Whittington Green School enjoy state of the art learning and teaching facilities. Learning relationships at all levels are positive and our teachers are developed through a dynamic and innovative CPD model. The science faculty is well equipped and resourced and is at an exciting point in its development.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825
Teacher of Science job summary
Required from September 2019
The Governing Body are looking to appoint a talented and inspirational teacher of science to join our team with effect from September 2019. An earlier start may be available.
The Science Department is located at the centre of the school in well-resourced laboratories. Our faculty work together to deliver inspiring lessons and all members of the team teach across the age and ability range.
A comprehensive programme of support and training will be made available to the successful applicant. Should a NQT be appointed they will be supported with a reduced timetable, a mentor and a strong commitment to his/her professional development.
The successful candidate will be:
A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom.
Fully committed to learning, high quality teaching and raising standards of all students.
Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.
Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.
Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people.
Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working.
A role model for our students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Whittington Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
About Whittington Green School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 537 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Whittington Green School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- csw@wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk
OFSTED rated GOOD - February 2023
Whittington Green is a truly inclusive school and our vision is to ensure that every member of our school community is inspired, engaged and challenged to achieve at the highest possible level. At the heart of everything we do is a strong moral purpose to ensure all students have access to the highest quality education and enrichment experiences. We are relentlessly ambitious for our students in their future aspirations and we want their success to go beyond academic achievement.
The school aims to ensure that our students leave as healthy, secure and independent individuals who have a love of learning and are ready to make a personal contribution to society, living with honesty, confidence and integrity.
Every student will Dream big, Reach for the stars and Achieve their goals.
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