Teacher of Science
St Peter's School
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917-£38,633 (Main Pay Spine-Upper Pay Spine)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
Do you want to join a forward thinking and rapidly improving school that is creating a legacy of learning for its community? Do you want to be part of a greater network of schools with access to excellent CPD and resources?
St Peter’s School Huntingdon as part of The CAM Academy Trust is seeking to expand our Science department and employ a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Science to join our team in motivating and supporting our students to ensure outstanding progress. We are seeking a Physics specialist but will also consider applications for Biology and Chemistry. The Science department has shown sustained success in driving forward results, in KS4 actual results 100% A*-C in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with 75% making at least 4 level of progress in the Triple Sciences. We offer five A-level options, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Applied Science, which again have a strong achievement record, with most already showing a positive value added score. The opportunity to teach KS5 would be available for the right candidate.
We are a supportive, hardworking and friendly team of staff with a desire to raise student achievement beyond expectation. We have extensive resources to support teaching and learning and are constantly reflecting on our curriculum to make further improvements.
We are seeking someone who will show their enthusiasm and be able to demonstrate their commitment by contributing to the innovation of pedagogy in our flourishing Science team. St Peter’s is a successful and inclusive 11–18 comprehensive Academy which is celebrating another year of record results as it continues to drive up standards. A focus on learning and academic performance is complemented by care, guidance and support of outstanding quality. Staff support and high quality Professional Development are a priority.
For an application pack please visit our website www.stpeters.cambs.sch.uk and follow the vacancies link or email recruitment@stpeters.cambs.sch.uk. The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Friday 13th September 2017. Interviews will be conducted during the following week.
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About St Peter's School
St Peter’s School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Cambridgeshire, serving students between the ages of 11-18. The secondary school, situated in Huntingdon has approximately 983 students on record.
St Peter’s School was established in 1870 and converted to academy status in 2011.
Headteacher
Christopher Bennet
Values and vision
St Peter’s School’s motto is “Learn, Aspire, Exceed”, and it encourages all students to work to the best of their ability and achieve to the highest of their capabilities in a nurturing and supportive learning environment. The Cambridgeshire secondary school’s vision is to nurture confident, competent individuals who grow into active and engaged citizens, ready for the challenges of a modern and ever-changing society. The school actively promotes diversity and equality and wishes for all students to feel a sense of belonging during their time at the secondary school. Community is at the heart of the school and it promotes a strong partnership between students, parents, staff, Governors and the wider community. St Peter’s School holds a specialist status in Mathematics and Computing. Students are encouraged to get involved with activities outside of the classroom to expand their social, leadership and teamwork skills, along with discovering new hobbies and interests. These range from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to art and sports clubs.
Ofsted
“Overall outcomes show an improving trend in academic and work-related subjects since the last inspection. Retention rates are higher than average. The large majority of students leaving Year 13 this year have secured a place at university”.
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