Head of Chemistry
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Cove School
Farnborough
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR plus TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2018
Job overview
Cove School is an aspiring 11-16, co-education, foundation school of around 1000 students. We have a highly supportive staff committed to providing the best education possible for our students. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Chemistry. The ideal candidate will have up to date subject knowledge and a track record of success in maximising student progress.
At Cove, we are determined to provide a practical, engaging and rigorous Chemistry curriculum that both enthuses students and enables them to pursue the subject to the full extent of their ability. As a school, we are friendly and welcoming, with a culture of collaboration and teamwork that creates a lively and stimulating working environment.
The position is required for either April or September 2018. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Chemistry, to join a great science team. Our students in the past, routinely achieved excellent results both in triple science, and core and additional science. The curriculum area has strong links with local industry and organise highly successful, whole school STEM events.
The school and science department have a good reputation for academic achievement and positive ethos. The school has made considerable strides to raise academic achievement in recent years, and we are determined, that together we will continue to move from strength to strength.
If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Further details and an application form are available online or contact Linda Ware on 01252 542397 or l.ware@cove.hants.sch.uk
Candidates who wish to talk with the Headteacher about this post, or visit the school in advance of submitting an application, are very welcome to do so.
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About Cove School
Cove School is a larger than average 11-16 secondary co-educational establishment, located in the north of Hampshire. We are a local authority school within easy commute of London, the historic city of Winchester and the beautiful scenery of the New Forest.
We are a forward thinking, caring and most important of all, happy school. Students of all abilities and social backgrounds work hard to achieve high standards. We pride ourselves on the support and CPD we offer to all staff, especially new staff entering the profession and the school. Having motivated, well-supported staff is key to the future success of every student who enters Cove.
We have developed a strong house system which provides highly effective care, guidance and support to meet the needs of all students. As a result, we are embedding a culture of, "every child, every classroom, every day achieving excellence." This is based around the Cove 5Cs – Courtesy, Cooperation, Commitment, Creativity and Challenge.
Extra-curricular provision is excellent with students having access to a wide range of sports activities, music and drama productions. In addition we offer a wide range of other clubs including science, chess, reading and computing, all of which contribute to the rich range of experiences for students at Cove. We also encourage members of staff to get involved.
Our student profile:
- Just under 1000 students on roll.
- Students eligible for free school meals is below national average.
- Students with disabilities and those with special educational needs is below national average.
- We have a specialist unit for students who are hearing impaired and all rooms are equipped with specialist audio equipment.
- Students from ethnic minorities are below national average.
- Students who enter Cove School from our local primaries are generally above national average in prior attainment.
Please explore our website – www.coveschool.uk - to gain a flavour of what it means to be part of the Cove School community. To gain an even better idea, please do come and visit us and see us in action during the normal school day. We sincerely hope you will be inspired to apply to join us and be a part of the exciting journey we are on.
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