Skip to main content
Tes home
SearchBack to search
Teacher of Science and A-level Biology

Teacher of Science and A-level Biology

Oldbury Wells School

Bridgnorth, Shropshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018 (or April 2018 if available)
Apply by:
7 February 2018

Job overview

 The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of A-level Biology and Science to join a strong school with ambitions for improving our Ofsted rating from 'Good' to 'Outstanding'. This post will be ideal for a NQT or an established teacher looking for a new post. Post holders will be supported by coaching from experienced senior colleagues.

The School

We are an oversubscribed, expanding school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and ranked second in the 2016 Shropshire League Tables and sixth in 2017. We are seeking to employ an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of A-level Biology and Science to teach across the ability range.

Oldbury Wells is a flourishing academy, the founding school of the Bridgnorth Area Schools’ Trust. At present our Trust comprises a family of four schools (Oldbury Wells plus three feeder primary schools) which are local to each other. Our Trust is committed to supporting local education and enjoys strong partnership arrangements with all local primary schools. We are a comprehensive school with students across the whole ability range. 

We have a very good track record in terms of examination results with excellent Progress 8, Attainment 8 and VA scores. We are in a position of strength as a school, with our students successful across the range of groups and across the full range of subjects. Oldbury Wells School also has an established and flourishing Sixth Form. 

We are located just 20 minutes from the West Midlands conurbation where we enjoy a small town location in Bridgnorth within easy reach of the Birmingham and Telford areas. 

Oldbury Wells School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and therefore expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Application Process

Further details of this vacancy can be downloaded from our website, www.oldburywells.co.uk/page/266/vacancies.

Alternatively please telephone 01746 760509 or e-mail frances.sherrington@oldburywells.com Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Frances Sherrington, PA to the Headteacher. The closing date is 9am on Wednesday, 7 February 2018.

Attached documents

About Oldbury Wells School

School image 1
School image 2
School image 3
+44 1746 765454

View on Google Maps

Visit employer website

Oldbury Wells School is a co-educational secondary academy located in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The academy currently accommodates 800 students aged 11-16.

Oldbury Wells is a flourishing academy, the founding school of the TrustEd Schools which currently comprises a family of nine schools all based within Shropshire.  At the centre of our work is quality and inclusive education for students of all abilities; all our partner schools work closely together to support professional development opportunities which ensure all members of the team are able to develop within their role.

Headteacher

Lee Tristham

Values and vision

Oldbury Wells School's ethos is built around three core principles - ASPIRE, ENJOY, ACHIEVE - alongside ensuring students follow the Oldbury Wells Way in which all students are READY, RESPECTFUL and SAFE.  We aim for all those within our community to always promote these ways of working.  At the heart of our work is the promotion of our Character Virtues.

Ofsted report

“Leaders have developed a curriculum which is ambitious and meets pupils’ needs well. Pupils engage well and participate in lessons."

"Leaders have developed a calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school. Pupils behave well during lessons and at social times."

Read Oldbury Wells School’s latest Ofsted report

Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.

Applications closed