Head of Science - Immediate start
Long Close School
Slough Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Undisclosed salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2022
Job overview
A superb opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, talented and ambitious individual to contribute significantly to the leadership and development of Science within the School.
Science is valued highly at the school, and the post holder will be committed to raising standards at all levels; delivering excellent lessons and enthusing pupils through their passion for the subject.
The successful candidate will be able to teach Science to pupils of all abilities across Key Stages 3 to 4, bring enthusiasm, meticulous standards and a commitment to achieving the highest levels of academic success. There are approximately 96 Year 7-11 pupils on roll.
All staff at Long Close are actively involved in the pastoral life of school. The role will also offer the opportunity for further contribution to the varied and vibrant array of extra-curricular clubs and enrichment
You will:
• Be highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner who can ensure good progress for all
• Inspire pupils to succeed in Science
• Have in depth subject knowledge and be able to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE
• Have excellent organisational skills
• Have a positive attitude and approach to change and development
We offer:
• A pleasant working environment with excellent resources
• Supportive colleagues and community
• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils that are taught in small class sizes
• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school and wider Cognita group
• Competitive salary and contribution to the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Fee remission for children educated at Long Close School
• Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Free car parking facilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing 2-16 co-educational, independent day school, part of the Cognita group of schools. If you are passionate about the life chances of young people and possess the expertise required to teach in an environment where children of mixed abilities excel, then we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 27 September 2022
Please return your completed application form along and covering letter to: naomi.wright@cognita.com
Mrs N Wright
Long Close School
Upton Court Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7LU
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About Long Close School
Long Close School is a co-educational, independent school for children aged 2-16, situated in Slough, Berkshire.
The school was founded in 1940 and after a series of developments over the decades was bought by Cognita, the largest independent schools business in the UK, in 2004. The senior school opened in September 2006.
With over 80 years of teaching heritage, the school is firmly established as the first choice amongst parents looking to give their child the best possible start to their education. Proud of their reputation for delivering academic excellence, both at 11+ and GCSE stages, children thrive with small class sizes and experienced teachers delivering an outstanding education.
Headteacher
Jane Straw
Vision
Empowering future leaders and aspirational changemakers.
Core Values
Respect, Resilience, Ambition, Kindness.
Mission
We aspire higher for all our students, with a focus on individualised learning supporting academic excellence.
ISI
‘The quality of the pupil academic and other achievements is good.’
‘Throughout the school, pupils make good and often rapid progress over time and achieve highly across the academic and extra curricular opportunities available to them.’
‘Pupils are enthusiastic learners with an excellent work ethic and desire to succeed.’
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