Head of Science
The John Fisher School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR responsibility 1b £11,026
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2016
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2016
Job overview
Celebrating 85 years in Education & Aspiring to Excellence
We wish to appoint a full time Head of Science to make this outstanding department even better. Applications are welcome from individuals of all religions who will support the catholic ethos of our school. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a team of dedicated specialists who ensure that students enjoy learning and achieve excellent outcomes. A significant number of students progress to A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics and the successful candidate will be expected to teach to each key stage. We have no specific preference for subject specialism within Science.
We achieve consistently outstanding results – in June 2015 47% A*-A in Biology, 75% A*-A in Chemistry and 53% A*-A in Physics, and 88% A*-C in Core and 89% A*-C in Additional Science GCSE. There are currently nine A Level Science classes with many students aspiring to pursue Science and Engineering courses in Higher Education. We are very keen to appoint a candidate who would seek to develop a strong extra-curricular programme of STEM activities and opportunities. The school is a member of the ‘Partners in Excellence’ club.
The Science Team consists of nine full time teachers and three technicians. The department currently has eight classrooms, all equipped with interactive white boards. This is an exciting time as Science will take over classrooms in a brand new building opening in Summer 2016.
Please contact Janet Rigby, Office Manager on jrigby3@suttonmail.org to arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, Mr Philip McCullagh.
Salary payable is on the Teachers Main Scale/Upper Pay Spine, including Outer London Weighting.
Application forms and job details are available by downloading via the website on www.johnfisherschool.org where further information on the school and department may be found. Completed application forms should be sent with a covering letter to Mrs Rigby by the closing date: noon on Wednesday, 24th February 2016. Interviews will be held week commencing 29th February 2016.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality of opportunity. An enhanced CRB will be required.
THE JOHN FISHER SCHOOL
PEAKS HILL, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3YP
Tel: 020 8660 4555
Fax: 020 8763 1837
email: johnfisherschool@suttonlea.org
London Borough of Sutton
Students on roll: 1015
Sixth Form: 230
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About The John Fisher School
Our mission is simple – we aspire for academic, cultural and sporting excellence. We want to be the best all boys’ catholic comprehensive school in the country!
John Fisher is an oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school with 1155 students including 223 in the Sixth Form. We are located just outside Purley town centre and a 15 minute walk from the train station (27 minutes from London Bridge and 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport).
There is definitely a culture of achievement at John Fisher and visitors always comment about our “distinctive” ethos. If you come to visit us, you will see that our students are happy and are very positive about our school.
Our vibrant staff are enthusiastic and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Looking after our staff and ensuring they are supported and given every opportunity to develop:
“As an NQT, I was very pleased with the support I received” (Ella Fowler, Acting Subject Leader of Art);
“ I am really proud to be a member of staff at The John Fisher School. During my time here I have had many opportunities to develop my knowledge and skills. This has enabled me to progress from Director of Learning to Assistant Headteacher. Well-being continues to be an important focus for all in our community and this compliments the Catholic ethos of the school.” (Iestyn Jones, Assistant Headteacher).
Our teachers:
· Never receive judgements about their teaching.
· Engage in peer learning and work collaboratively
· Have a voice that is listened to and enjoy their job
Our school:
· Does not hold unnecessary meetings
· Encourages all employees to develop professionally and has a non-threatening, supportive professional development (appraisal) process
· Prioritises wellbeing and provides free access to our on-site gymnasium as well as many other benefits
· Has a distributive leadership philosophy not subscribing to a top-down management approach
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