Teacher of Science
Causeway School
East Sussex
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- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2020
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2019
Job overview
From January 2020 we require an additional Science Teacher to join our successful Science Department at Causeway School. The department consists of a Head of Science, 3 full time Science Teachers, 2 part time Science Teachers, a Senior Science Technician and a part time Science Technician. All science lessons take place in dedicated Science rooms. Each room is equipped with an interactive whiteboard.
Students are taught in ability set groups from Year 7 through to Year 11. Key stage 4 students follow the OCR Gateway combined Science GCSE and Triple Science GCSE.
We seek, therefore, a committed and dynamic classroom practitioner and leader who will have the capability to contribute positively to the teaching and learning in this department. A high standard of teaching and learning is essential.
All teaching staff have pastoral responsibilities and it is intended that the successful candidate will become a tutor. We regard the work of the tutor as a key element in the lives of our students.
Causeway School has an exciting future as we work with Swale Academies Trust and strive to become one of the most improved schools in the country. We invest in teachers that are passionate about their subject and encourage teaching that is innovative.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Elaine Gardner, Headteacher’s PA, by e-mail or telephone (egardner@causewayschool.org or 01323 465702) to discuss this post.
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 16th October 2019
Interviews: Week commencing 21st October 2019
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About Causeway School
Causeway School is a small 11-16 comprehensive school of 525 students. The school is 20 years old, boasts excellent facilities, and is co-located with Hazel Court Secondary Special School.
There is an overwhelming sense of community that exists at the heart of Causeway School, bringing together students, staff, parents and carers. As Headteacher my mission is simple: to ensure that every single member of the school community is ‘putting achievement first’, fostering happy, confident learners who leave school with the right skills and qualifications for the world they are growing into.
Causeway School has an exciting future as we work with Swale Academies Trust and strive to become one of the most improved schools in the country. We aim to personalise students’ experience of school so they flourish and attain the highest possible standards academically, socially and morally.
Our curriculum delivers a wide variety of opportunities to learn beyond the normal school day, through a wealth of extra-curricular and independent learning opportunities, trips, visits and residentials. We have extremely high expectations both inside and outside the classroom. Behaviour for Learning is a real strength of the school and students flourish in a safe and calm learning environment.
We are delighted with our recent Ofsted Inspection Report (March 2019) which validates that we are a rapidly improving school. In partnership with Swale Academies Trust we are focused on school improvement and continuous learning for both our students and our staff. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, putting their achievement first, within a caring community rich with opportunity is our moral imperative.
We invest in teachers that are passionate about their subject and encourage teaching that is innovative. Our personalised professional development programme ensures staff work together to improve their practice within school and across Swale Academies Trust, which offers further development and opportunity.
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