Whitby School & Sixth Form - Teacher of Science (ECT's welcomed)
Whitby School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2024
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS , M1 £30,000 – U3 £46,525 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role can be adapted
to suit – are you an ECT looking for a permanent role? Or are you a more
experienced science teacher looking for a new opportunity?
The Science Department
The Science department staff are passionate about the delivery of their ambitious and engaging curriculum. The department is led by the Director of Learning for Science and support by colleagues who have additional responsibility within the learning area. There are specialists in all disciplines who are supported by two excellent technicians. We deliver a bespoke key stage 3 curriculum and pupils are entered for AQA Triple or Combined Science at GCSE. All three sciences are offered at A-level. Each year, we send students to top universities to study science-related degrees.
Our opportunity
The successful candidate will be a committed and creative practitioner, capable of effective and enthusiastic teaching and learning.
In what is our first external teaching post for a few years we are looking to appoint a Science colleague who could be flexible should there be a need to teach in another curriculum area, such as maths (but this is not essential).
You would join a department which is staffed with specialists who are enjoying some of the best outcomes for students whilst continuing to develop an exciting and engaging curriculum offer for our students. A key focus for the department is to build upon recent successes and as a new colleague you will be working closely with a team who will support, develop and challenge you.
A biology specialism would be preferred but is not essential.
We are looking for a Teacher who:
- Is passionate about teaching and has a creative and flexible approach for all key stages.
- Will model best practice teaching and learning across the department and support the development of quality teaching in the department.
- Will support, challenge and engage a diverse cohort of students, enriching their learning experience, maximising their potential and raising attainment.
- Will play a key role in leading aspects of faculty CPD.
What the school offers its staff
- We ensure that new members of staff receive a comprehensive induction programme.
- Staff development is a priority – You will have access to our school and coastal specific CPD programmes which includes ECT’s, RQT and NPQML specific courses.
- Access to the newly launched Chartered College of Teaching Hub – one of only 11 nationally.
- Visible and supportive SLT so you can get on with teaching your subject to students who thrive within our climate for learning.
- Tailored career pathways as you develop your teaching career with us.
Further details about the role
Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Whitby School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 832 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Whitby School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01609 536 964
Community College for 11 - 16 year olds with a separate site for Whitby Sixth form students
Arranging a visit to Whitby School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.
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