Teacher of Science with an opportunity for Head of House role
The Trafalgar School at Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HNThis job expired on 20 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a full time position, working 5 days a week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
If interested in the Head of House role, this attracts TLR 2B; £5251.00 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- An ability to inspire, motivate and innovate within the vision, values and ethos of the school.
- High expectations of academic attainment, achievement and behaviour.
- Reflective and analytical and able to utilise assessment data to inform intervention.
- Is ambitious for themselves, their subject, their students and the school and understands the broad nature and importance of professional development.
- High level written and oral communication skills for a range of audiences.
- High level ICT skills.
- An ability to actively engage with students, parents, staff and governors the local community and in the life of the school.
- An ability to remain calm and perform well when working under pressure.
- A 'can do' attitude.
- A team player.
- A sense of humour
- Demonstrates energy, courage and determination.
- An understanding of the needs of students and how to remove barriers to learning.
- A knowledge of successful intervention strategies.
- An understanding of the welfare of young people in all respects and the issues surrounding the safeguarding of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
Our school iscontinuing its journey towards providing an outstanding education for all our students andbecoming the school of choice for Salisbury and the surrounding area.
Our school ethos is built firmly on our values and vision for young people, which you canfind out more about in the recruitment information on our school website. Our aim is to developopen minded,flexible, resilient individuals, with the skills and attitudes to be successful intomorrow’s society. Empowering young people to be the source of their own success, isour commitment in enabling our students towards a life fulfilled.
We are fortunate to have outstanding, forward-thinking staff, who continually develop their practice and we now wish to appoint a Science teacher to compliment the teaching team.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed.
References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted
candidates, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed.
Unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 must be declared.
About The Trafalgar School at Downton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 794 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Trafalgar School at Downton website
- Email address
- r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01725 550334
The Trafalgar School at Downton is a friendly, rural, secondary school set in the historic village of Downton on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Our values define us and underpin our ambition of a life fulfilled through empowerment. These values apply to our staff, as well as to our student community, so we seek a colleague who is:
Aspirational
Who has a strong desire to achieve greatness in everything they do. They are ambitious.
Compassionate
Who understands how other people feel and support each other. Staff recognise when someone is struggling and we help them.
Determined
Who is focused to achieve, even when a task is difficult. Staff remain committed to our end goal until we complete it.
Inclusive
Treats everyone fairly and equally and understands that difference is something which makes society better.
Integrity
Always does the right thing, even if no-one is watching
Respectful
Treats people, including ourselves and our environment, with respect. Shows consideration of other people’s feelings and wishes.
We are committed to empowering young people to be the source of their own success.
Arranging a visit to The Trafalgar School at Downton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk.
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