Teacher of Science
George Abbot School
Guildford, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from January 2019
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2018
Job overview
NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form)
George Abbot School is a large 11-18 mixed comprehensive, situated on the northern side of Guildford, within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. It is a forward-looking and dynamic school which has a reputation for excellence in every area. George Abbot became an Academy on 1 July 2011 and went on to be a founding member of the GEP Multi Academy Trust. We also have Teaching School status.
A well-qualified and highly motivated Teacher of Science is required for January 2019, for a permanent contract. We would welcome applications from any specialism: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Furthermore, applications will be considered from both newly qualified and established teachers. All applicants must demonstrate a passion for their subject and the ability and skills as a teacher to inspire a love of learning. The ability to teach BTEC would be advantageous.
You will join a thriving and supportive Science Faculty made up of 25 staff, with a strong technician and support staff team. The faculty has a reputation for achieving excellent results at all levels and the school’s GCSE Science results have been in the top 7% of schools for progress nationally for the last three years. A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics are very popular subjects amongst our students and there are typically six Sixth Form groups per subject.
For further information and to apply, please visit www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk/recruitment/
Closing date: 9am on Monday 29 October
Interviews: Tuesday 30 October or Wednesday 31 October
We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
www.georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
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About George Abbot School
George Abbot School is a forward thinking academy providing an inclusive education, for around 2,000 young people, aged 11-18. We are located in Burpham, Guildford with good transport links to the surrounding area.
We have a highly skilled and motivated staff team and, as a school, are constantly seeking to refine our teaching practice. This means that our students benefit from an exceptional learning experience. We are part of a network of successful schools and are able to provide Initial Teacher Training and deliver the Early Career Framework programme to early career teachers across Surrey. We prioritise the provision of highest quality continuing professional development for all teaching and support staff.
We are proud of our excellent resources and have great facilities for sport, visual and performing arts, ICT, as well as a range of well equipped science labs and general classrooms. We remain ambitious and continually seek ways to improve the school environment.
We are a member of the Learning Partners Academy Trust and work closely with a number of partner schools, not only within the trust but nationally.
Ofsted (December 2019) said: “Pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils.”
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