Lead Practitioner for Science
Orchard Park High School
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Pay Scale (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2018
Job overview
Lead Practitioner – Science
Start date: January 2019
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale (Outer London)
Contract term: Fixed Term to 31st August 2019
Are you an inspiring and innovative teacher looking to progress their career? If you have a tenacious enthusiasm for your subject and you want to make a significant contribution to a strong and dynamic department, we, at Orchard Park, would like to hear from you.
We are seeking an outstanding qualified Science Teacher for a Lead Practitioner role to support our school in raising standards further across the department and school.
We are particularly looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in Croydon and within the Greenshaw Learning Trust and assist us in creating exceptional places of learning.
We are looking for someone who:
• is an outstanding classroom practitioner of Science with a proven track record of success in raising standards
• holds UK QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• has strong subject knowledge with a real passion for Science
• has the ability to teach the Science curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4
• has exceptionally high expectations of what students can achieve
• enjoys collaborating and motivating others to be their best and to be at the cutting edge of pedagogical development
• who thinks outside the box and has the ability to develop innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
If all of the above apply to you, we would like to hear from you.
Working for the Greenshaw Learning Trust is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most forward thinking people in education which brings many professional benefits. Some of our other benefits include:
• A network of fellow leaders and Principals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise
• Support and mentoring from some of the best executive leaders in education
• Pension scheme (TPS)
• Child Care Vouchers
• ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
• Employer Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional development
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About Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR0 7NJ
- United Kingdom
Orchard Park High School is a comprehensive, co-educational 11-16 school situated in the leafy suburbs of Shirley, bordering Bromley.
Our vision is simple – to support students to reach their full potential and to be a high performing school in all that we do.
Ethos
We pride ourselves in our positive ethos which supports and enhances the personal development and well-being of every individual. As a vibrant learning community, we aim to provide the very best learning opportunities where students are challenged, inspired and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are an inclusive school which fosters a genuine sense of respect for the individual, alongside an appreciation of the cultures and beliefs of others.
Each child is supported to develop the skills and knowledge required to be responsible, considerate and well-rounded individuals prepared for the demands of our ever-changing multicultural society and well equipped for adult life.
We believe that the care, support and guidance we provide enable our students to be their best in an environment with the highest expectations.
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