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Second in Science

Second in Science

Queensbridge School

Birmingham

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 December 2018

Job overview

Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed Foundation School of 900 pupils. Ofsted has graded the school as ‘outstanding’ in all categories and identified ‘…..”Its highly imaginative and innovative curriculum” where “students make outstanding and rapid progress”.

A unique opportunity has arisen to become part of the leadership team of the Science department. You will be a highly motivated, inspirational and committed professional who has a vision for your subject area and the ability to inspire staff and pupils to achieve excellent results. An excellent leader, you will be dedicated to achieving high quality teaching and learning, and will work closely with the Head of Department to further shape the department’s future.

The job will provide an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is:-

  • Passionate about science and able to inspire pupils and teachers;
  • Able to achieve excellent achievement across all groups of pupils, with a proven track record;
  • Highly engaging, relevant and provides innovative learning opportunities at all key stages to ensure pupils make exceptional progress in Science and are provided with the skills they need to be successful in both the school;
  • Able to lead and manage change;
  • Highly motivated and enjoys working as part of a supportive wider team;
  • Keen to share and promote the school’s vision of high standards and success for all.

Queensbridge School is totally committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to support this we have a high quality bespoke programme for teachers at all stages of their professional career.

We would encourage you to visit our school then we would be pleased to arrange a visit for you. Please contact Nicola Daly on 0121 464 5566.
Closing Date: 05/12/2018, 12:00

Should you require an application pack then please visit our website.

Interviews week commencing: 10 December 2018

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

About Queensbridge School

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+44 121 464 5566

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Queensbridge School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in the Moseley suburb of Birmingham. Originally built in the 1950s, the school now has approximately 700 pupils aged 11-16. It is a specialist college in visual and performing arts. 

Queensbridge School enjoys close working relations with Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The area of Moseley has served as a source for literary inspiration: JRR Tolkien based the tranquil Shire in The Lord of the Rings on Sarehole Mill. 

Headteacher 

Mr Harpinder Singh 

Values and vision 

Queensbridge understands its responsibility to students in providing a moral, compassionate education that prepares them for the wider world. Part of this is the fostering of strong relationships, within the school and the Moseley community. 

Staff at Queensbridge understand the importance of academic achievements, and that success here can shape future careers. In its role as a specialist arts college, the secondary school encourages students in creative endeavours, both for educational benefit and as an expressive outlet. 

More than half of students attend a residential experience each year, such as sailing and trips abroad. The design technology and PE facilities have recently undergone extensive upgrades. 

Ofsted report 

“Teachers have very high expectations for what students can achieve. Students respond very well to their challenge and make excellent contributions to their own and each other’s learning. They grasp enthusiastically all opportunities to work in pairs and groups, or independently.”

View Queensbridge School’s latest Ofsted report 

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