Teacher of Science (Biology)
Therfield School
Leatherhead
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS or UPS as appropriate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Science (Biology) – September 2019 start
We seek an enthusiastic and innovative Science teacher, to join Therfield’s vibrant and forward-looking department. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic classroom practitioner able to engage students with their passion for Science. This post would suit either a NQT, or someone who is looking for opportunities to further opportunities for career development.
With 11 laboratories, each teacher has their own classroom to assist the personalisation of their learning environment. This includes a separate block of labs resourced for 6th form teaching. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and we are well resourced to cover all needs for the broad curriculum coverage. Students achieve well at GCSE where both double and triple award qualifications are made available and A-level where all three Sciences are offered.
Attributes and Experience.
• An enthusiastic and motivated teacher with a record of outstanding classroom practice
• Experience of A Level teaching is desirable
• Potential to be a strong leader and team player
• An innovator with drive and determination
• All staff will be given the opportunity to be a tutor and thereby support student progress and character development.
• A commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for all young people to develop the character and resilience they need to succeed in modern Britain.
Therfield is a mixed 11-18 community School where “teachers have high expectations of students, attainment is significantly above the national average, students enjoy their learning and are proud of their school.” Ofsted 2013. Our School Vision and Aims reflect our ethos, which is to strive for the highest possible academic standards in an environment of exciting learning opportunities, where individuals can develop their talents in safe and friendly surroundings. These aims are reflected in our ethos of “The Best for All: Excellence, Leadership, Opportunity.”Leadership development for staff and students is a key focus of the school and we have a highly positive reputation for staff development.
Therfield has recently been selected as one of the first 3 schools in South East England to receive the prestigious National DfE Character Awards. This award celebrates excellence and diversity in this field, recognising that character is already being encouraged, nurtured and developed alongside academic rigour through a variety of programmes in and outside the school. This means that the successful candidate will need to be able to deliver high academic standards, but also a commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for all young people to develop the character and resilience they need to succeed in modern Britain.
We are well located for transport links from London, with Leatherhead Station being accessible from both the Waterloo and Victoria lines. The school is a 10 minute walk from the station. Alternatively we are minutes from Junction 9 of the M25.
The next steps:
If you are interested in the post please contact the school for further information. If you believe you can meet our requirements please apply. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
You can download an application pack from www.therfield.surrey.sch.uk, or alternatively email cljenkins@therfield.surrey.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 30th October 2018.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Therfield School
Therfield School is a mixed secondary with sixth form based in Leatherhead, Surrey. The school is a non-selective, non-denominational state school with 1,178 students aged 11-18, approximately 236 of whom attend the sixth form.
The school has a partnership with the Leatherhead Responsible Business Network, which provides a range of activities throughout the year to help prepare pupils for the working world. These have included careers fairs and mentoring schemes.
Headteacher
James Malley
Values and vision
Therfield School’s motto is “The best for all – excellence, leadership, opportunity”. There are five core values at the heart of the secondary: respect, responsibility, perseverance, independence and integrity. Teachers encourage students to develop their leadership skills, while fostering in pupils the courage to stand up for what is right as they progress into adult life.
Self-discipline and self-worth are instilled into pupils in order to help them achieve to their full potential. Therfield School wants its young people to grow into remarkable citizens and so develops their skills, knowledge and character alongside their studies.
Leadership and teamwork are key to the school’s ethos and a number of programmes are offered to expand these skills, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, Surrey School Games and World Challenge Expeditions. The secondary holds specialist status in sports, with facilities including a gym, tennis courts and an astroturf pitch.
Ofsted report
“Leaders and managers, including those responsible for governance, are highly ambitious for the success of students. They work hard to ensure that all students are treated equally and that there is no discrimination.”
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