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Teacher of Science (any discipline)

Teacher of Science (any discipline)

Kingsbury School

Kingsbury

Salary:
Teacher main Scale
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September/October 2018
Apply by:
20 June 2018

Job overview

Teacher of Science

Required for September/October 2018  

Do you want to be part of our highly innovative, driven and ambitious organisation with a clear vision for achieving success?  

If so, why not come and visit our school and see what we have to offer?  This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, inspirational and highly motivated professional to join our highly successful Science Faculty at one of the highest performing schools in Tamworth and North Warwickshire. This position would suit a professional in any stage of their teaching career.  Our Science team is committed to consistently doing their best for our students, by raising standards and offering tailored enrichment experiences to give them exceptional life chances.  The successful candidate would be part of a dynamic team comprising of the subjects Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy.  With the recent appointment of a new leader of Science and this combination of subjects, we have no doubt that Science will continue to thrive.

The successful applicant will:

  • Be able to teach any discipline of Science to Key Stage 3 and 4.
  • Be a dynamic and innovative practitioner with a passion for learning and teaching and a desire to ensure that the quality of learning is great. 
  • Be an aspirational teacher with a desire to achieve the very best outcomes for our students.
  • Have excellent knowledge in a discipline of Science. 
  • Be willing to contribute to learning and teaching developments in the faculty. 
  • Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students. 
  • Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective and resilient individual. 
  • Possess the skills and determination to make a profound difference to the lives of our students by sharing our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting.  

We pride ourselves on: 

  • Our success and drive in helping students achieve their full potential in Science – 72% grade C or above; 84% A*-C in Astronomy; 94% A*-C in Biology; 94% A*-C in Chemistry; 93% A*-C in Physics; 58% A*-C in Additional Science; VA score of +0.4.
  • Having well-resourced laboratories and equipment, including laptops.  The successful candidate will be based in one laboratory.
  • Being an oversubscribed and popular school with specialist status, located close to the M42 and M6, in easy reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, South Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. 
  • Being a highly innovative, driven, inspirational and ambitious organisation with a clear vision for achieving success. 
  • Being part of the Castle Phoenix Trust and its associated teaching school. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. 
  • Strong professional mentor support and subject development for professionals embarking on their teaching career. 
  • The possibility of progression and leadership development for outstanding candidates.
  • Our strong commitment to staff well being and recognition, and a range of benefits which include cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes, free parking, an employee discount scheme, an Ipad or laptop and access to the on-site swimming pool.  

We are committed to effective learning, teaching, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Application forms available direct from the school, from the school website www.kingsburyschool.co.uk or from HumanResources@caludoncastle.co.uk. Application forms are to be returned to HumanResources@caludoncastle.co.uk.  

Closing date: Monday 18th June 2018 at 12 pm

Interview date: Thursday 21st June 2018

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About Kingsbury School

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  • Kingsbury School
  • Tamworth Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth
  • Staffordshire
  • B78 2LF
  • United Kingdom
+44 1827 872 316

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20 minutes by car from Birmingham and just off the M42, located in a semi-rural location with on site parking - have you considered Kingsbury School for your next career move?  Combine the benefits of working at a smaller secondary school with the ease of commuting.  

We are a high performing and popular school with specialist status located close to the M42 and M6, within easy reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, South Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

About Kingsbury School

LEADERSHIP TEAM AND GOVERNORS

Headteacher

  • Mr M Clarke

Deputy Headteacher

  • Mrs M Carrick

Assistant Headteachers

  • Miss D Hart
  • Mr C Collis
  • Mrs D Eyre

Associate Assistant Headteacher

  • Miss C Dufty

Chair of Governors

  • Mrs H Pickering
     

OUR CORE PURPOSE

Enthuse | Aspire | Achieve

OUR VISION

  • Ensuring that our students feel valued, cared for, encouraged and equipped for learning. 
  • Committed to the pursuit of excellence, delivering achievement for all and celebrating the successes of our students.
  • Extending the boundaries of learning by providing a rich and innovative curriculum
  • Creating aspirational learners and young leaders who embrace challenge and demonstrate resilience.
  • Providing a safe, high quality and positive learning environment with a commitment to home-school partnership and good communication.
  • Ensuring that our students feel valued, cared for, encouraged and equipped.

OUR CORE VALUES: 

Respect

We show respect by listening and cooperating with others, seeking to understand their point of view. Respect is treating others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. This includes:

· Listening to others’ speak

· Using good manners

· Being considerate of others’ feelings

· Showing tolerance of others’ beliefs

· Being thankful

· Looking after our environment and community

Kindness

We show kindness by being friendly and considerate. This includes:

· Understanding other people

· Being sympathetic

· Helping other people

· Making others’ feel welcome

· Saying nice things

Honesty

We show honesty by being truthful and sincere

This includes:

· Doing the right thing

· Being trustworthy

· Thinking before you speak

· Having good intentions

· Admitting your mistakes

Ambition

We show ambition by being determined to succeed. This includes:

· Never giving up

· Trying hard in lessons

· Having goals 

· Asking questions

· Being hardworking and resilient

· Overcoming difficulties 

Pride

We show pride by celebrating our achievements and who we are

This includes: 

· Achieving our goals

· Wearing the school uniform correctly

· Focusing on the quality of your work

· Volunteering and attending school events and activities

· Looking after our environment

· Being confident

These values are displayed in our school. We aim to instil and re-affirm with students attending Kingsbury School our commitment to the above, helping them to blossom into young adults ready to play an active, positive role in society.

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