Teacher of Science (Biology)

We would like to appoint a well-qualified teacher as maternity cover to this main scale post, to teach science including biology up to A-level within our successful department. Science results at the school are consistently well above average at GCSE. We also have popular and successful A level courses. As a school, we are committed to ensuring the best education we can for every student, leading to his or her individual success. 

Matthew Arnold is a “good school” (Ofsted 2013) with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.  We are a friendly staff always working in support of each other and keen to be the best teachers we can be. The school is part of the Acer Trust of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. This post is open to all teachers and our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs. 

In this post you will

· Join a highly skilled and successful Science team

· Be part of a forward thinking organisation

· Work with a committed staff within a supportive learning environment

· Be given opportunities to develop personally and professionally

This position is offered for 12 months to December 2018.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post then please telephone Liz Bickley 01865 862232 x2007 who will put you in touch with the Curriculum Leaders. Closing date: Thursday 5th October 2017 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th October.

Matthew Arnold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant