Teacher of Science
Central Lancaster High School
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2019
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in the position of Teacher of Science at Central Lancaster High School, I hope that you find all the information that you need to prepare your application. We are looking to appoint three science teachers to join a growing team. Within these posts there are potential leadership opportunities for the right candidates. We would therefore welcome applications from both experienced teachers and NQTs.
This is an exciting time to join us at Central Lancaster as we become an academy within The Bay Learning Trust. We are determined in our mission to create opportunities and experiences which empower all our learners to develop aspiration, character and endeavour; ensuring personal success, enabling individual progress and preparing for life beyond school.
Our core principle will always be that we strive to improve the teaching and learning in our school; we focus on three key areas people, practice and performance. We are therefore, committed to recruiting only the very best teachers and leaders who have the highest expectations in terms of lesson planning, classroom delivery and student assessment. We are keen to recruit teachers who will promote this principle; in return, we provide excellent working conditions, a commitment to great CPD and a real sense of community.
You would be joining a team of dedicated teachers who recognise the need for continual improvement. We are focusing upon raising standards of attainment, improving our teaching practice and working collaboratively to share our knowledge and resources. We believe this is the best way to ensure that our students are provided with the very best experiences in teaching and learning. The successful candidates will be a well-qualified graduate, with a passion for their subject. Above all, we are looking for colleagues who can inspire our students and contribute to raising their aspirations to achieve great things.
If you wish to apply, please complete an application form together with a personal statement that should be no longer than two sides of A4 (Arial, font 11). In your letter you should address: Your vision and values relating to the post, what you can bring to Team Central and why you wish to join our school.
Completed applications should be sent to Heather Low, Headteacher’s PA by noon on Monday 14th October 2019 using the email address heather.low@lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions in relation to the post, or to arrange a visit to school.
Attached documents
About Central Lancaster High School
Central Lancaster High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 comprehensive secondary school, situated in Lancaster in Lancashire.
It is the holder of a number of awards including the Healthy Schools, the International Schools and Eco-Schools awards.
Principal
Mr John Cowper
Central Lancaster High School is a welcoming and close-knit community with very close links to the surrounding areas which it serves. We pride ourselves on offering excellent support to pupils so that they receive the very best of all things during their time with us. It is our duty to see that we meet the needs of all our pupils – be they academic, emotional, pastoral or extra-curricular – preparing them well for life beyond our doors. It is a duty we take very seriously. We therefore provide an excellent education in its broadest sense, so that our pupils thrive on opportunities whilst they are with us and leave us ready to make their own way in the world as happy, healthy, resourceful and successful young adults.
In fulfilling our duty, our values of Community, Commitment and Creativity encapsulate our ethos and guide all our work in school. We work to foster a sense of belonging, ensuring that all pupils and staff appreciate their value as part of both the school and wider community. We encourage them to see both the responsibilities and opportunities that their place within each community brings and make the most of them. We encourage our pupils and staff to contribute whole-heartedly to their community and the part they play in it. To support that commitment, we foster resilience and dedication to constant improvement in all our work, insisting on the highest standards. Finally, we ask all our pupils and staff to take on challenges with creativity, seeing obstacles as chances to design innovative solutions and push the boundaries of their thinking and talents. We believe that this approach delivers an environment within school which both nurtures our young people and pushes them to become the best version of themselves. We believe that in doing this, we prepare our young people to be happy and successful during their time with us and beyond.
Ofsted
“Pupils are well behaved...The school is a very orderly and pleasant learning environment." Ofsted Good May 2017
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