Teacher of Science - Biology
Ranelagh Church of England School
Bracknell
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2018
Job overview
Required for September 2018, an enthusiastic and effective teacher of science, able to teach biology to GCSE and A level. Applications from experienced teachers and NQTs will be considered.
Results in science are excellent. In 2017, GCSE grades were 83% A*- C for Core Science and 83% A*- C for Additional Science. More able students study separate sciences at GCSE where A*-C pass rates in 2017 were 93% in Biology, 88% in Chemistry and 93% in Physics. Biology, Physics and Chemistry are very popular at Advanced level. Students are well motivated and excited by the science they study – around 50 students per year group opt to study triple science at GCSE. The expansion in student numbers for A Level Biology means we need to appoint a teacher who has confidence and ability at this level.
Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had four ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very committed.
This post may be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified teacher. Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Opportunities for professional growth are excellent.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via, the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email study@ranelagh.bracknell-forest.sch.uk
Details of the post are also available on the school website, www.ranelagh.bracknell-forest.sch.uk
Applications will be considered upon receipt, please reply as soon as possible.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
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About Ranelagh Church of England School
- Ranelagh Church of England School
- Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell
- Berkshire
- RG12 9DA
- United Kingdom
Ranelagh Church of England School is a mixed Church of England academy secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 1-18. It is located in Bracknell, Berkshire, and has about 990 pupils.
The school was founded by lord Ranelagh, and can trace its roots back to 1709. The school became a Church of England academy, supported by the diocese of Oxford, in 2011. It is also a “Beacon School”.
Heateacher
Mr Timothy Griffith
Values and vision
The motto of the Ranelagh School is: Coelitus Mihi Vires, which translates as “My Strength is from Heaven”. The school aims to develop the following characteristics in students: confidence, resilience, curiosity, empathy, creativity and independence.
Teachers at Ranelagh aim to use information, data and individual students’ classwork and homework to tailor lessons that will challenge and engage them. The school aims to intervene to challenge misunderstanding, extreme views and promote high moral principles.
Activities in lessons aim to be relevant, interesting and to spark curiosity. Students are encouraged to learn actively teachers aim to make learning memorable and meaningful
The school has specialisms in visual arts, business and enterprise, and mathematics and computing.
Ofsted
“The excellent leadership and management of the headteacher, senior and middle leaders and governors support everything that the school is achieving. Their high expectations have led to continued improvements in teaching and students’ achievement. This is a continually improving school.”
“Students make outstanding progress. This means that they reach standards in their GCSE examinations that are significantly higher than the national average in a wide range of subjects.”
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