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Head of Science at Minehead Middle School

Head of Science at Minehead Middle School

Minehead Middle School

Somerset

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Salary:
TMS or UPS dependant on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/01/2023
Apply by:
4 October 2022

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Minehead Middle School, which is part of the Beacon Education. Trustees, staff, parents and pupils are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Science Teacher to work in our team. We are an ambitious school, teaching children from Year 5 to Year 8, located in the popular seaside town of Minehead with access to Exmoor National Park. This striking coastline makes West Somerset a delightful place to live and raise a family

The successful applicant will be a positive, hardworking, skilled and ambitious practitioner who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives and is ready and able to take on a role teaching our children and working in harmony with staff, families and other key stakeholders. Our staff are motivated to improve the learning journey for every single pupil in our care. Staff are dedicated to improving the life chances of the children in our community.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who has the ability to bring learning to life and lead in the subject of Science. You will be able to inspire our children to become independent, enthusiastic learners and be a team player who is eager to take on challenges.

We are looking for a Science Teacher who:

• Believes in, and wants to be part of, the vision and values of our school 

• Has a keen interest in scientific development 

• Can demonstrate successful experience teaching and engaging children’s interest to a high standard.

• Can demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of Science

Potential applicants should:

• Have a strong commitment to raising standards

• Be able to motivate and inspire children and colleagues

• Be innovative in creating stimulating learning opportunities

• Support all aspects of the school's work

• Have an ambition to develop into a future school leader

• Have a commitment to safeguarding children in our care.

• Be a consistently outstanding classroom practitioner. 

• Be able to raise standards for learners of all abilities including those with complex needs.

We can offer you:

• A secure, caring and inclusive school environment that is focused on all children reaching their full potential

• Happy, well behaved and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn

• Supportive, hardworking and committed staff

• High quality professional development

Please email your completed application form and covering letter via TES by midday on Tuesday 4th October 2022– please note that we do not accept CVs. Interviews will take place at Minehead Middle School, date to be confirmed.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. 

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position. 

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About Minehead Middle School

+44 1643 704191

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The school is located in the beautiful West Somerset countryside in the town of Minehead. Built on a large, central site, the Middle school accommodates 605 pupils aged 9 -13 and employs almost 100 staff.

The school premises now combine the best of modern design with the beautiful old grammar school buildings, creating a secure and welcoming environment which supports and enhances the learning of all our children.

The school boasts spacious playing fields and play areas on a 10 acre site. There is a large hall which is used for assemblies, lunch and theatre performances and a separate, large well equipped gymnasium. There are also specialist rooms for music, science, design and technology (DT) and art. 

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