Science Teacher

We seek a well qualified and enthusiastic teacher who can teach across the age and ability rnage, up to A level, including high achieving Oxbridge applicants.  The ability to teach Physics/Chemistry to A level is preferred.  Fixed Term contract also considered.

Highcliffe is a very successful Academy which seeks a committed and motivated teacher to join this important curriculum area in the school. 

In 2016, we were the highest performing Sixth Form in Dorset and in the top 10% nationally for A Level performance. We are an outwardly focused community with extensive school links in Germany, France, Spain and Japan.   Our Ofsted in October 2017 confirmed the school as Good and identified the Sixth Form as a particular strength. Highcliffe has a consistently high performance in Science subject A Levels and over 80% of students achieving grades 4-9 in 2 Science GCSEs in 2018.

We deliver a 3 year KS3 course following a combination of in-house schemes and Exploring Science Texts. At KS3 all students study Science.  KS4 is delivered over 2 years from Year 10-11. Students who are high achievers at KS3 can opt to study separate sciences.   At KS5, the Science Team offer several courses including A Level Biology, A Level Chemistry, A Level Biology and A Level Physics. Student retention at KS5 is very good and we are looking to increase the courses available.   Facilities and Resources  • 13 experienced, enthusiastic specialist science teachers and 3 technicians based  in 4 technical areas.   • 11 fully equipped laboratories• Science, STEM and Environmental clubs are available for enthusiastic students.  •Reference books issued to all students, plus in house reprographics.  • ICT and remote sensing available.  • An ICT Laboratory (Sc2) with extra ICT for data logging and processing, digital microscopy, web browsing and interactive learning programs via school server.  • Enrichment activities include use of school grounds, with our new environmental area including school pond and garden, and local recreation areas – Steamer Point, Hengistbury Head Learning Facility, trips to London museums and Intech at Wincheseter and various A level outings and experiences including Biology Field work on the Dorset Heritage coast line.  Links and visits with Southampton University Hospital and Southampton University Chemistry and Physics Departments   In addition to the facilities detailed above, these subjects all benefit from specialist accommodation with dedicated resources. Enrichment activities are an integral part of the delivery of each programme. These range from one to one tutorial support to trips and activities as well as extended vocational placements and visiting speakers.