Teacher of Science
Wheatley Park School
Oxfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher Main Scale or UPS if post threshold
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2021
Job overview
Wheatley Park School
Everyone Learning - Everyone Caring
11-18 Academy and member of the River Learning Trust
1090 on roll 208 Sixth Form
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
Permanent from September 2021
Full time or part time
Are you somebody who believes that all learners can be successful; aspires to put the needs of learners at the heart of everything that you do; and sees yourself as a learner?
We are seeking an engaging and reflective Teacher of Science, who has the ambition and aptitude to develop young people into effective scientists and confident learners. The role will offer you the opportunity to develop your teaching skills within a highly cohesive, innovative and reflective team. The post is suitable for newly qualified teachers or more experienced staff. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the Science curriculum at Key Stage 3 and have the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 4 and 5.
Situated just east of Oxford on a unique parkland site, Wheatley Park School is a successful 11- 18 academy with a vibrant comprehensive intake. Our vision is to be a sustainably outstanding school in accordance with our values of Everyone Learning and Everyone Caring.
Our school is part of the River Learning Trust; our collective vision is to be a Trust where pupils and staff thrive in schools which demonstrate:
● all-round education, academic success, lifelong learning and strength of character
● sustainable continuous improvement; no school standing still
● all schools being good and outstanding, or improving rapidly
● collaboration that is raising standards, and reducing workload
● where pupils, staff, parents and communities value all we do to support the best possible outcomes and experiences for our children and young people
If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Pat Mason (HR Manager) on 01865 877634 or by email to pmason@wheatleypark.org. Full details can be found on our website www.wheatleypark.org Applications for this post can only be accepted via the TES website. To find out more about the River Learning Trust, please visit www.riverlearningtrust.org.
Closing date: 9am Friday 21st May 2021
Interview date: To be confirmed
Wheatley Park School and the River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and preventing extremism. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
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NOTE 2: if you are under 18 it is no longer a legal requirement for you to disclose any cautions you hold
Wheatley Park School, Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH
Tel: 01865 872441 Fax: 01865 877666
www.wheatleypark.org
Attached documents
About Wheatley Park School
Everyone Learning Everyone Caring
-seeking challenge -making a difference
-showing determination -being respectful
-taking responsibility -taking pride
At Wheatley Park, we are committed to everyone learning. That means helping students learn to be powerful independent learners. Teachers learning to be ever better teachers. And leaders learning to be ever better leaders. As advocates of a growth mindset we all take responsibility for seeking appropriate challenge and applying ourselves with determination to make the gains in our learning.
Our commitment to everyone learning is matched by our passion for everyone caring. We care for the health, safety and wellbeing of each member of our vibrantly diverse community, respecting everyone’s right to learn and thrive. We care about making a positive difference to the lives of those around us and in the wider world. And we care about taking pride in our own achievements and those of the school community.
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