Head of Physics
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
Havering
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2017
Job overview
THE COOPERS’ COMPANY AND COBORN SCHOOL
ST MARY’S LANE, UPMINSTER, ESSEX, RM14 3HS
Website: www.cooperscoborn.co.uk
HEAD OF PHYSICS
SALARY: NEGOTIABLE
REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2017
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational 11 - 18 school.
Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.
We are seeking a Head of Physics who has proven leadership skills and quality assurance experience, with the ambition and innovation to lead this successful department. The exceptional candidate must have high expectations, a record of outstanding examination results, as well as the passion to ensure that students have a first class experience and attain the highest standards achievable.
You must be able to lead, strategically plan and motivate both students and teachers to achieve their full potential and to continue to nurture the positive relationships that exist between staff and students. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to teach across all Key Stages.
We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and extra-curricular provision and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies.
The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.
Interested colleagues are invited to contact Esther McCall, Director of Science, for an informal discussion about the post at emc@cooperscoborn.co.uk
Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.cooperscoborn.org.uk Completed applications, together with a personal statement, should be emailed to Tracey Skingle, Director of HR, at tsk@cooperscoborn.co.uk
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 3rd February at noon
Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.
If suitable applications are received before the closing date, the school will look to interview at the first opportunity.
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service).
About The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
- St. Mary's Lane, Upminster
- Essex
- RM14 3HS
- United Kingdom
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster is a dynamic 11-18 co-educational school for 1,467 pupils. Our roots date back to 1536. While focusing clearly on academic achievement, we aim to provide a liberal education which recognises and develops the potential of every pupils, within a caring, supportive and friendly environment, thus helping our pupils in their preparation to become full and effective citizens.
The School is designated as having a religious character and upholds Christian principles embodied in our motto "Love as Brethren". Religious Education is a compulsory part of the School curriculum.
We value tradition, innovation and independence. We maintain high standards of discipline and reward effort, attainment and creativity. These values are nurtured both through the School's broad and balanced curriculum and through its exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities. We excel in the fields of Music and Drama and have been awarded Sportsmark Gold for Excellence in Sport and the Artsmark for excellence in the Performing Arts. We are national finalists in 14 different sports. Nearly half of our pupils play musical instruments and participate in the 24 different orchestras, bands and ensembles. Our School drama and musical productions are of professional standard.
The School enjoys the active support of its parent Livery Company, the Worshipful Company of Coopers, through the Coopers' Company and Coborn Educational Foundation.
We are fortunate in having pupils who are highly motivated in both their work and play and live up to the high standards expected of them.
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