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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Chiltern Edge School

Reading

Salary:
MPS/UPS £22917 - £38633
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2018
Apply by:
31 May 2018

Job overview

Chiltern Edge School is a small, 11-16 Secondary set at the heart of its community in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire. Currently in the process of academising into the highly successful Maiden Erlegh Trust, Chiltern Edge is rapidly improving to re-establish its place as the school of choice for parents in the area. 

Recently under new Leadership, there is a strong focus on Teaching and Learning across the school to ensure students at both KS3 and KS4 consistently receive high quality and inspiring teaching in the classroom to match the wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities available to them and the comprehensive pastoral support provided. 

Joining Chiltern Edge School you will:

  • Be welcomed by a close-knit staff and community
  • Be under the guidance of a strong Headteacher with proven record of school improvement
  • Supported by strong and forward-thinking Governors
  • Experience an extensive INSET programme
  • Work with students who are keen to learn and achieve
  • Receive excellent NQT support (if appropriate)

Chiltern Edge School is located in the foothills of the Chiltern Hills in easy reach of Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Didcot, Abingdon and Oxford. We have secured the opportunity of accommodation for teaching staff at Shiplake College, Henley-on-Thames. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who can show talent in their teaching practice and a strong desire to go above and beyond to help the students meet their potential. As the school continues to improve, develop and grow, we anticipate leadership opportunities for ambitious candidates becoming available

Teacher of Science

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled teacher of Science. You will be confident in delivering Biology, Chemistry and Physics to KS4 as well as General Science at KS3. This role would be suitable for an NQT or more experienced teacher. There are opportunities for the right candidate to explore a Lead Practitioner role. 

The Science department are housed in 4 dedicated labs and are supported by a lab technician.  Students have the opportunity to study a Triple Science pathway at KS4, but most follow the Combined Science route, with teaching of the course commencing during Year 9.

As an Oxfordshire school, Chiltern Edge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will also be expected to promote fundamental British values. All posts within the school involve the type of work with children and young people that requires a Disclosing and Barring Service check. All applications are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

To apply for a position with us, or if you have any questions or why not arrange to pop in and see us, please call our Recruitment Manager Hazel Baxter on 01273 729465 or drop her an email at hazel.baxter@hays.com.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the closing date should we receive suitable applications.  Interested candidates will be invited for interview at a convenient time for them.

About Chiltern Edge School

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Would you like to be part of an inspirational journey? Please read on…

Chiltern Edge School is a Foundation secondary school with a strong community feel. We are a mixed comprehensive school that is small enough to value and care for each individual pupil but large enough to provide a broad and balanced curriculum. We work closely with primary and post-16 partners to ensure transition both into and out of the school runs as smoothly as possible. Our excellent relationship with other local secondary schools provides opportunities for shared best practice and collaborative CPD.

The school is set in a pleasant rural location with extensive grounds, yet it is less than 6 miles from the centre of Reading and close to the Berkshire border. We currently have 520 students on roll; this number is projected to increase to 600 over the next five years.

Described in our most recent OfSTED report as ‘a good school’ and ‘happy and harmonious’, the School’s Leadership Team continues to build on this and works closely with our supportive Governing Body. We pride ourselves on being a learning organisation with a commitment to developing the professional expertise of all our staff in a friendly, supportive working environment.

Not all of our learning takes place inside the classroom. At Chiltern Edge we strive to give every student the best education to suit their needs; we have high expectations of students and staff are expected to share this commitment for our young people. Student experience includes:

• a strong commitment to public speaking with an annual competition with regular success at the national Rotary competition

• annual year 7 week long camp

• numerous departmental visits and residential opportunities to support and enhance pupil learning

• regular workshops in school run by external professionals

• a strong alumni network to support pupils’ aspirations

Our governors have recently obtained permission from the DfE to develop a small section of our extensive grounds, enabling us to embark on a transformational program of refurbishment across the school site. Join us now to be part of the team that shapes the future of education in our community through the additional provision of:

• Refurbished sports facilities including the main hall and changing facilities, all weather pitch and a community gym

• State of the art Science Labs

• A modern Lecture theatre available to all faculties to enhance teaching, learning and pastoral care

• Well maintained buildings with a rolling program of redecoration

We would be delighted to hear from you if you feel that you can make a positive contribution to our future successes.  

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