Assistant Subject Leader, Science
Vyners School
Uxbridge, Middlx (NW London bordering Herts and Bucks)
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2019
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2018
Job overview
ASSISTANT SUBJECT LEADER, SCIENCE
MPS (Outer London)
“A Good School with Outstanding Behaviour and Safety and Outstanding Leadership and Management.”
Ofsted
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic suitably qualified teacher of Science, preferably with Chemistry specialism, who has a real passion for the subject and is capable of teaching across all key stages, with the capability of inspiring, challenging and stimulating students. Leading a specific key stage / Chemistry this role will provide an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to help lead one of the core school departments, develop their knowledge of strategic curriculum development, learning and continue to raise standards in Science / Chemistry at KS3-5. The ability or willingness to teach Chemistry at GCSE and A Level is desirable but not essential.
Our Science Department is hard working, committed and flexible. We are well resourced and have excellent ICT resources to support learning. In KS4 students currently follow one of two pathways; GCSE Triple Science or GCSE Double Science. Science is a very popular subject at A Level with a high proportion of students continuing with one of more sciences in the sixth form and a strong tradition of progression to Higher Education.
Vyners is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed six form entry, 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in a pleasant residential area in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We have a track record of real success at all Key Stages. 79% of students achieved grades 9-4 in both English and Maths at GCSE in 2018 and we have been ranked in the top 20% of all schools nationally for progress measures and attainment over the past three years. At A-Level 30% of all grades were A* - A and 55% A* - B. The school converted to academy status on 1 November 2011 and is part of the Vanguard Learning Trust which also includes one other secondary and one primary school.
We are well known for high academic standards, good behaviour, and our strong community spirit including a strong house system with students leading their peers. “Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional” (Ofsted 2013). Many students are involved in extracurricular sport, music and drama, performing at a high level including prestigious public events and performing in our own school productions.
We offer you:
- A well established and well respected Continual Professional Development program.
- Creative opportunities and mentoring for continual career progression.
- A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work.
- A lively, friendly and supportive team of specialist Science teachers achieving excellent results.
- A comprehensive and first class new employee induction programme.
- An annual two day Staff Conference with excellent keynote speakers.
- Excellent facilities including Interactive whiteboards, onsite gym, ample car parking and access to local transport.
Ø Start Date: no later than 1 January 2019
Ø Closing date - Applications: 9.00am Tuesday 16 October 2018 - earlier applications will be considered
Vyners School is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this post and for more information please see attached documents or visit the vacancies section of our website: www.vynersschool.org.uk. Applications via TES or email to: recruitment@vynersschool.org.uk (Frances Webb, HR / Office Manager, Tel: 01895-200853).
Attached documents
About Vyners School
Vyners School is a non-denominational, mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Ickenham, in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
The school is named after Sir Robert Vyner, who was a Lord Mayor of London and lived nearby. It first opened its doors as a grammar school in early 1960, and later became a comprehensive school. It gained academy status in 2011 and has around 1,200 students aged 11-18.
Headteacher
Gary Mullings
Values and vision
The Vyners School values were developed by governors, students, parents and staff in 2013. They are: community, aspiration, respect and endeavour. Vyners School encourages students to be resilient, unafraid to take calculated risks and make mistakes. Its values, the school hopes, will help pupils to stretch themselves, because the most valuable learning often takes place outside their comfort zone.
The school seeks to blend a 21st-century education with more traditional behavioural and uniform standards. It aims to produce rounded and grounded young people who will make a positive contribution to the world. Vyners School specialises in mathematics and computing.
Ofsted report
“Students achieve well and their attainment is well above average and improving in nearly all subjects and for most groups. Teaching is good and improving rapidly. This is recognised by parents, carers and students."
“The best lessons are ambitious, helping students to work things out for themselves and achieve their very best. Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. All students and parents and carers are clear that the school is a safe place to learn. Relationships are positive and students embrace their learning with enthusiasm.”
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