Teacher of Physics
Highbury Fields School
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale /UPS (plus Inner London allowance)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September or July 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 March 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Physics up to A-level at Highbury Fields School
Salary grade: Main Scale/UPS (plus inner London allowance)
Start date: September or July 2018
Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th March 2018, 9am
Highbury Fields School is a flourishing, high performing 11-18 girls state school, which was graded Outstanding in October 2016. It is regularly one of the top schools, in the country, in terms of student progress in Science.
Thanks to the exceptional attitudes of our students and the dedication of our teachers Science is flourishing at Highbury Fields School. In 2017 100% of students taking Physics GCSE gained A*- C grades with 95% A*- B and 70% A*- A.
The school is re-introducing Physics A-level in response to the level of demand from students. Physics will run alongside our existing complement of academic A level subjects in our outstanding Sixth Form.
If you are someone who wants to develop their career in a forward thinking and highly supportive environment, who can foster effective and harmonious relationships with members of staff and who truly believes, like we do, that every child can achieve excellence, then we look forward to receiving your application.
This position would be suited to an NQT, but we welcome applications from colleagues at all stages of their careers. A July start is available for a suitably qualified NQT colleague.
The successful applicant will:
• Want to continually improve and develop their practice
• Have high expectations of all students
• Work effectively as a part of a team of collaborative science practitioners
If you are interested in the post and would like to find out more about the role and the school, please contact Ms Mary Mason, Headteacher’s PA, on 0207 288 1888.
To apply, please download the application form from the TES or school website and email it to: hr@highburyfields.islington.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th March 2018, 9am
Please note the school does not accept CVs.
Highbury Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.
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About Highbury Fields School
Highbury Fields School community is united by a firm commitment to the values of mutual respect and tolerance. Our school is a culturally rich community that reflects and celebrates the social diversity of London. Whilst students are supported and encouraged in their individual talents and ambitions, Highbury Fields is characterised by a strong feeling of togetherness and this spirit permeates everything we do, whether it be in the classroom, on the sports field or on stage.
All in the Highbury Fields School community are deeply ambitious for our students and firmly believe that every child in our care can, and will, achieve social and academic excellence. Our strength in understanding our students and developing them into safe, happy and confident young women is the cornerstone of our students’ success. GCSE results are consistently in the top 5% of schools in the country for progress and our sixth formers have all progressed to university or further training for the last five years. Many of these students read their degrees at Russell Group universities.
We are dedicated to truly knowing every child in our care and our ethos enables students to enjoy their learning, challenge themselves and to think creatively. As a consequence, Highbury Fields students are determined but compassionate; independent but community minded. They understand both local and wider society and are ready to contribute to both.
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