Teacher of Science
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar, Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2018
Job overview
Required from September 2018
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our successful team. The Kings of Wessex is an exceptional Academy that strives to provide a world class education for all its students.
We can offer you:
- A golden hello will be offered to the successful candidate.
- The opportunity to work with motivated students and supportive parents.
- The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff.
- The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Academy.
- Professional development to support you in your career.
- An attractive location in the Somerset village of Cheddar close to Bristol.
- Staff benefits, including free gym membership.
Are you someone who:
- Is an inspirational and passionate Teacher of Science?
- Has a strong commitment to running enrichment activities?
- Wants to make a real difference to the lives of our young people?
For further information and an application form, please see our website http://www.kowessex.co.uk
The deadline for applications is Monday 19 February 2018 by 12 noon.
All staff appointed to The Kings of Wessex Academy require an enhanced Disclosure and Barrings Service check.
Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3AQ
Tel: 01934 742608 Email: jobs@kowessex.co.uk
About The Kings of Wessex Academy
The Kings of Wessex Academy is a mixed, Church of England academy secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 13-18, located in Cheddar, Somerset. It was founded in 1976, and was formerly known as The Kings of Wessex School before converting to an academy in 2011. The school has approximately 1,200 pupils.
Kings of Wessex is part of the Wessex Learning Trust, a group of eight academies in the Cheddar Valley.
Executive Headteacher
Mr Gavin Ball
Values and vision
The Kings of Wessex Academy aims to provide a first class education for all. The school has a dedicated team of staff, who aspire to inspiring all students to be the best that they can be, and to stand out from the crowd.
The school aspires to provide a caring and happy environment in which all children can flourish. It places considerable emphasis on respect and good behaviour. The academy has developed a rich and varied curriculum, and offers a wealth of extra-curricular activities.
The school describes itself as a forward-thinking academy, that also still believes in traditional values. Kings expects its students to be polite, to show respect for others and to maintain high standards of behaviour and uniform. It is a specialist technology college.
Ofsted
“The headteacher provides determined leadership. He is uncompromising in his pursuit of excellence among students and staff, and as a result, teaching is improving.”
“The proportion of students awarded at least five or more good GCSE grades including English and mathematics has been above average for the last three years.”
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