Teacher of Science (with TLR 2a opportunity)
Test Valley School
Stockbridge, Hampshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- (MPR/UPR with TLR 2a opportunity)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Flexible
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2018
Job overview
Test Valley School is a small 11-16 secondary school on the outskirts of Stockbridge (one of the “best places to live” in The Sunday Times). Our rural location adds a unique dimension to school life and our links across the community. It is also an easy commute from Winchester, Salisbury, Andover, Romsey and Southampton.
Our motto is ‘in pursuit of personal excellence’ and we have very high expectations of our pupils and ourselves in all aspects of school life.
We are looking for an experienced teacher of science or talented NQT who has high expectations of self and pupils, offer inspirational and innovative teaching to Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils of mixed abilities and is committed to raising pupils’ achievement and progress. We are also offering a TLR 2a as Second in Science for a suitably qualified applicant. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Why apply to work at Test Valley School? • Excellent support from the Science faculty and the Senior Leadership Team • High quality Continuing Professional Development • The opportunity to innovate and develop your professional skills • The opportunity to be part of dedicated team committed to improved outcomes for our dedicated, committed students
Application procedure Please contact Mrs Boswell at the school on boswellk@testvalley.hants.sch.uk for further information. You can also visit www.testvalley.hants.sch.uk for a full application pack (please note only fully completed Hampshire teaching application forms will be considered). The closing date is noon Wednesday 31st January 2018 with interview due to be held during the week starting Monday 5th February 2018. Test Valley School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. In promoting Equal Opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Test Valley School
- Test Valley School
- Roman Road, Stockbridge
- Hampshire
- SO20 6HA
- United Kingdom
Test Valley School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 comprehensive secondary school, situated on the outskirts of Stockbridge in Hampshire. There are 551 pupils on the school roll.
At Test Valley School, which is a small secondary school, a wide variety of sporting, academic and expressive arts activities complement the formal curriculum. Facilities for PE include a new sports hall, large gymnasium, tennis courts, playing fields and a full-size open-air heated swimming pool.
Headteacher
Miss L Hiscock
Values and vision
Test Valley School’s vision is to offer a high quality learning experience that prepares pupils to be independent, confident and well-qualified young people, who are able to make a positive contribution and continue to build on their learning beyond school.
The school’s aims are: to use available resources wisely to provide an excellent learning environment; to foster and support all in carrying out their duties and responsibilities to a high standard; to engender respect for each other within the caring ethos of the school.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher provides good leadership. She works closely with governors and other leaders to raise standards and to improve the progress made by pupils. Leaders provide good training to improve the quality of teaching. Pupils make good progress throughout the school because teaching is good. Pupils enjoy school and are keen to do well. Pupils behave well and say that they feel safe.”
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