Teacher of Science
The Piggott School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January or April 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 December 2022
Job overview
Full or Part time
We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic teacher of science to join a large and well-resourced department with excellent results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach science to KS3, KS4 and KS5. An ability to teach chemistry to KS4 and KS5 would be desirable.
We wish to appoint a colleague who:
- Is an outstanding teacher of science.
- Has the flair, creativity and ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for all students.
- Is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department.
The Piggott School Science department:
- Red ALPS for all GCSE science subjects including ALPS 2 for combined science – 2022.
- Achieved (100%) 5+ in biology, chemistry and physics at GCSE – 2022.
- Achieved (91%) 4+ in combined science at GCSE - 2022.
- A Levels offered in biology, chemistry and physics plus BTEC Science Level 3.
- Achieved (85%) A*-C in A Level biology – 2022.
- Achieved (73%) A*-C in A Level chemistry – 2022.
- Achieved (82%) A*-C in A Level physics – 2022.
- Achieved (100%) D*-M in BTEC Science Level 3 - 2022.
All staff are provided with laptops and tablet devices and benefit from discounted Bupa healthcare.
The school is a mixed Church of England Academy with 1833 on roll near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading.
An application form can be found on our website at www.piggottschool.org
To apply, please complete a covering letter and application form and e-mail to: vacancies@piggottschool.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to the school please contact Alice Ferguson, Head of science, via email on: fergusona@piggottschool.org
Closing date: 11am, Monday, 19 December 2022
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. Applications will be reviewed on receipt. The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading RG10 8DS
Telephone: 0118 940 2357
Executive Headteacher: Mr D J Gray MA NPQH
Attached documents
About The Piggott School
About The Piggott School
Thank you for your interest in joining our community at The Piggott School. We are an extremely successful, oversubscribed, and happy co-educational academy. Our senior school site is on the outskirts of Wargrave (near Twyford) and our primary school site is in the village of Charvil.
The Piggott School was established in 1939 and, together with our primary site at Charvil, we are an all-through 4-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a higher-than-average ability intake. The Piggott School senior site has 1620 students and 175 staff.
Our mission is to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement for each and every child. I believe that our school provides the correct balance and blend of academic challenge, personal care and enrichment that fosters the holistic development of every student.
We are extremely proud of our results, both at GCSE and A level/Level 3 learning. The results achieved in Summer 2023 reflect the hard work and commitment of the students and staff in our school.
GCSE : Progress 8 score of +0.8
92 % of pupils passed English Language and 93% of pupils passed Mathematics.
6 subjects achieved 100% pass rate and a further 8 subjects achieved a 95% or higher pass rate.
A level : 34% of all entries were A*- A
63% of all entries were A*-B
84% of all entries were A*-C
Average grade of a B+
The quality of teaching and learning at our school enables us to achieve our aim to help every student to develop into the very best they can be; to be independent in their thinking, to value lifelong learning, to be open to new ideas, to encourage respect and tolerance.
The care and guidance offered at our school by the outstanding staff provide a culture and ethos which successfully help every child feel safe, happy, and challenged. Our students are a delight to teach, and we work hard to ensure that all members of the school community can flourish. I urge you to read our Ofsted and SIAMs reports on our website.
Mrs R Alexander
Headteacher
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