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Teacher of Science and Lead Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Science and Lead Teacher of Biology

Wood Green School

Oxfordshire

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
23 May 2019

Job overview

Wood Green School is seeking to recruit an excellent teacher of Science, specialising in Biology to join our Science department whose results are regularly in the top 15% nationally. Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications.  We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values. 


The right candidate – Teacher of Science and Lead Teacher of Biology

Applications are welcome for the position of an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Science to join our successful, forward looking department. This is a permanent full-time post from September 2019.

• You will be a talented teacher with a passion for Science

• You will show the ability to inspire students of all ages and abilities 

• You will have high expectations of yourself and students and be committed to your professional development

• You will be committed to playing a full role in the development of the Science Department and the wider school

• Be able to teach Biology to KS5


Wood Green can offer:

• A Science Department that achieves outstanding outcomes and has a drive to improve from year 7 through to A level

• Students who thrive on good relationships with staff and who enjoy Science. Well over 50% of the Sixth Form students take at least one Science A Level

• Development opportunities for staff, collaborating with teachers within school, across the West Oxfordshire Learning Partnership and as part of the Acer Multi-Academy Trust

• A school committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can with supportive colleagues and a constant focus on enhancing teaching and learning

To apply for the post of Teacher of Science, please complete:

1. A letter that:

• includes your reasons for applying for this post, 

• Sets out your approach to excellent Science teaching

2. An Acer Trust application form. You may use the section ‘ Relevant Experience’ to share any additional information, relevant experience and success 

Your application form and letter should be submitted to Faith Green, vacancies@wgswitney.org.uk

The closing date is 23rd May 2019 at 12 noon

Interviews 24th May 2019

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.  Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.



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About Wood Green School

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+44 1993 702355

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Wood Green School is a mixed, comprehensive, secondary school with sixth form situated in Witney, Oxfordshire. It is an academy converter operating under The Acer Trust, which was co-founded by four Oxfordshire schools: Wood Green School, Chalgrove Primary School, Icknield Community College and Matthew Arnold School. 

Wood Green School provides 1,335 places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. It converted to academy status in February 2017. 

Headteacher

Rob Shadbolt

Values and vision

Wood Green School subscribes to the Acer Trust values of trust, equity and opportunity, believing these are essential for a successful collaboration and for providing high-quality education for all students through these important years of their lives. 

The secondary school also uses the LEARN Well values of learning, effort, aspiration, respect, nurture and wellbeing to capture the most important aspects of an excellent education. High expectations are always placed on students, and they are helped to achieve these in a happy and supportive environment.

Ofsted report

“Leaders at all levels, teachers and governors have effectively brought about improvement across the school. Leaders make very effective use of information on students’ progress to identify where strengths and weaknesses life. Subject leaders make a positive contribution to improvement by closely monitoring the quality of teaching in their departments. Students’ social, spiritual, moral and cultural development is promoted effectively across the school and strongly contributes to the school’s caring ethos.”

View Wood Green School’s latest Ofsted report

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