Lead Teacher of Science
Denton Community College
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
Denton Community College is a ‘Good’ state of the art, purpose built College to encourage achievement and success. We are a rapidly improving and popular school and had our most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2015 and we were judged as being ‘Good’.
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational Lead Teacher of Science to teach the subject over KS3 and KS4. This is an exciting time for our college and we welcome applications from dynamic practitioners.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an enthusiastic and passionate Lead Teacher of Science;
• Be driven to develop and enhance the teaching practice of others;
• Be committed to continually improving their teaching and learning;
• Be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses;
• Have the belief that every student can be successful and have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of our students.
In return we offer:
• A professional, supportive and dynamic Science team;
• A personalised approach to your continuing professional development;
• A supportive and inclusive staff environment;
• High quality leadership development opportunities;
• State of the art buildings and facilities.
Application Process:
Further information and application packs can also be obtained by contacting our Hays Recruitment Partner, Hannah Connell, by emailing Hannah.Connell@hays.com or by calling 0151 242 5100.
Visits to the College are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by contacting Hannah.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 4th February 2019
Denton Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Denton Community College
Located in the town of Denton, Greater Manchester, Denton Community College is a co-educational secondary school with places for around 1,350 pupils aged 11-16. It was founded in 2010 after the merger of two local schools, Egerton Park Arts College and Two Trees Sports College.
In 2012, having previously been spread across two sites, the school opened a brand-new purpose-built site.
Acting Headteacher
Mr Donald Cumming
Values and vision
With a comprehensive ethos, Denton Community College strives to improve the life chances of every student, regardless of ability or background. The school provides a dynamic and deep curriculum, with the intention of ensuring that every pupil is given the opportunity to explore a subject they enjoy.
The secondary school aims to create good citizens as well as good students. The importance of community, responsibility and respect is stressed at all levels of the school.
Motto
Our School motto of ‘INSPIRE, ASPIRE, PERFORM’ unites us and underpins everything we do at Denton Community College. This expression forms our ethos, drives our curriculum and reminds us of our common goal to ensure all students reach their full potential.
We see it as a privilege to be entrusted with the education of young people and understand that every child is different. As an inclusive centre for learning, we never lose sight of this and are adaptable, flexible and creative with our provision.
We recognise that every child that passes through our door forms part of the future of our school, our wider community and the wider world.
Ofsted report
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