Science Teacher

We are looking for a Science Teacher in a school which offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Twyford Church of England High School, an Ofsted outstanding school with a thriving Sixth Form, is one of four Twyford Trust schools, and the new post-holder will be joining us at a time of growth. The organisation therefore offers good promotion prospects for motivated and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools. The post is well suited to experienced teachers, as well as those who have recently completed their NQT year and is open to BTs. The new post-holder will be able to teach at least one science specialism to A Level.

The school offers exceptional opportunities for professional development and you will be joining an incredibly talented and supportive science team comprising 19 teachers, 3 science technicians and 2 trainees. The department has recently expanded and there are now 12 dedicated science laboratories. The department offers an enriching and exciting curriculum with robust assessment systems, as well as an inclusive wider learning programme. At both GCSE and A Level student numbers are large and outcomes excellent. 

The Science curriculum has been designed across the Trust to operate at three levels from Year 7: Advanced (designed for students capable of moving towards A Level), Higher (designed for students aiming for grades 9 to 5 grades at GCSE) and Core (for students aiming to achieve a grade 4). Between 60-90 students each year study triple science to GCSE with the remaining 110-40 studying combined. Science results in 2019 were: 

• GCSE Combined: 36.4% 9-7, 70.5% 9-5.
• GCSE Triple: Biology 80% 9-7, 100% 9-5; Chemistry 89.3% 9-7, 98.2% 9-5; and Physics 75% 9-7,100% 9-5. Overall combined and triple Science results meant our Science Value added placed us in the top fifth percentile for the third year running.
• A Level: Biology 67.9% A*-B and 94.3% A*-C; Chemistry 67.9% A-B and 88.7% A*-C, Physics 59.0% A*-B and 74.4% A*-C. Approximately a third of the sixth form move onto STEM related course post 18.

For more information about the school, please visit the Twyford CE High School and Twyford Trust websites. For more information about the role and how to apply please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at: http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach Science to KS4 and at least one Science specialism to KS5
• Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum / learning developments
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the ability range as part of a whole school approach to raising achievement
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team.

Twyford CE High School was set up by the LDBS in 1981. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (May 2012) and SIAMS (April 2017). It has developed specialisms in Music and Modern Foreign Languages, as well as a large and highly successful Sixth Form in which Maths, Maths and Computing are the largest areas. Since its inception the school has grown considerably and now admits around 975 students aged 11 to 16, and an additional 500 students to the Sixth Form. 

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website http://www.twyfordacademies.org.uk/recruitment/vacancies for more information about how to apply, and to download a Job description, Application Form and Letter to Applicants.

Applications must be submitted to HR/Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above. They can be posted to Twyford Church of England Academies Trust, c/o Twyford Church of England School, Twyford Crescent, Acton, London W3 9PP or emailed to recruitment@twyford.ealing.sch.uk. Please do not submit applications by fax.

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 11 October 2018

Interview date: Thursday 18 October 2018

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check