Teacher of Science (and/or Environmental Science)

FULL / PART TIME TEACHER OF SCIENCE (AND /OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE) REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

What our parents say about our school… (statements from this years’ survey)

‘Brilliant school, great to see my child thriving. Teachers take the time to understand the child individually and build up relationships. Thank you!’

‘Dorset Studio school has been amazing for my daughter. I have never known a school like it and I am so grateful that she was accepted by them.’

‘Absolutely amazing school! Thank you so much to each and every staff member for all their hard work.’

‘My children enjoy the different outlook DSS has on education’

 What our staff say about our school…(statements from this year’s survey)

‘Colleague relationships are amazing’

‘There is openness and transparency between staff’

‘Staff take teaching and learning very seriously’

‘The SLT are the most supportive I’ve known’

‘I have been given the confidence to make my own decisions both within my department and now, at whole school level. I feel supported, encouraged and valued. I have also been supported towards the completion of my NPQSLT. This was not my idea and something the school encouraged me to do"

And this is what our year students said this year…

‘Choosing DSS was one of the best decisions I ever made. The teachers are all friendly and supportive and try to get the best out of all of us for the future’

‘Dorset Studio School is way more supportive than any other school I have been to. The teachers care about the students and allow students to flourish in their subjects’

‘DSS is a great school. I no longer wake up and complain about going to school. The teachers here are supportive and wonderful. They help me in my learning but also mentally. I know if I need help with anything they will support me. I now look forward to coming to school’

‘I feel seen more as a person and not just a student / number. The way teachers teach is so much more than reading off a board. They encourage conversations and questions to make the lesson more interesting and inclusive’

Does this sound like a school community you would like to be a part of?

We work hard. We are relentless in our pursuit of the best opportunities for students. We are resilient and tolerant, adaptable and flexible. We are team players. We enjoy each other’s company. Our students are incredibly committed to our school.

We are professionals demonstrating expert judgement. We are calm of disposition and intellectually aware. Characteristics are more important than experience.

Who are we?

The Dorset Studio School is a thriving, mainstream 11-16 co-ed secondary school situated within the superb facilities and exceptional teaching environment of the 750-acre Kingston Maurward estate.

We have recently opened a second, KS4 site, just a few miles away on the beautiful Poundbury development within the county town of Dorchester. This is a temporary measure, providing the learning experiences and facilities that our students require, whilst we await the building of our new school, on the same Kingston Maurward site. We are a relatively young school (in our tenth year this year), uniquely placed to offer a ‘twenty first century’ education to those young people wishing to pursue employment in the Land Based, or indeed other sectors.

Our students…

Typically aspire to careers related to Equine, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture or Travel for example; though in practice also progress on to a host of other Level 3 pathways or careers. Our year 11 leavers move on to local college courses, A Levels in school sixth forms, apprenticeships’ or indeed employment.

Our progress

Recognised by OFSTED as a ‘Good’ school, the report noted that our ‘teachers motivate pupils to learn by giving them interesting lessons and providing the right support when they need it.’ We ‘set ambitious targets and expectations for our students’ with, ‘the most able pupils achieving well.’ The school’s ‘work to promote personal development and welfare is outstanding.’

We are an inclusive school. All students follow a demanding academic curriculum with the majority working towards nine GCSE qualifications. This is complemented with an incrementally phased work experience commitment allowing the students to develop both the soft and technical employability skills that they will need to be able to flourish in a competitive market. Our staff is extremely dedicated, caring, professional and innovative; committed to ensuring excellence for our students.

The role specifics

We are now looking to appoint a colleague who can bring additional expertise to our fantastic staff team. The successful candidate will be able to make a significant contribution primarily to both our Key Stage three and four provision. They will be able to confidently prepare students for assessments, whilst also embedding the skills required to support successful and happy lives.  

This is a rare and exciting opportunity within a forward thinking school for a proactive and energetic individual to work with our experienced, friendly, supportive Science department.

We are seeking someone with the ability to inspire students, to make Science ‘come alive’ for them, whilst ensuring the continued development of standards and progress. Students work towards ‘double’ or ‘triple’ (separate sciences) qualifications within an inspiring and diverse 750 acre campus.

This role would be suited to an ambitious and creative individual, keen to inspire a love of Science in our young people, while applying learning to real life scenarios. You must be keen to embrace innovation whilst maintaining high standards and outcomes.     

Dorset Studio School is oversubscribed and is proud of its strong reputation. As an evolving and growing school, the range of appointments we make, and the skill set we look for is ever expanding. We are developing our provision in many of our staff teams. It is possible that a future TLR could be considered for the right candidate. If you feel that you have more to offer, and that this post could be the next step in your career development, please do let us know.

If you want to work in a good school with a creative and ambitious outlook, we would love to hear from you.

 Web: www.dorsetstudioschool.co.uk

 Safer Recruitment Procedure

The Dorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, the school follows a thorough selection process to discourage and screen unsuitable applicants. The process includes at least two references, from previous and current employers. These will be contacted before interview and in all cases, before an offer of employment is made. Please be aware that checks may be carried out on all aspects of the application to confirm the validity of information supplied.

Child Protection Statement

The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with national safer recruitment guidelines. As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities

The Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.