Lead Practitioner in Science
Camborne Science & International Academy
Camborne, Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- LP7 - LP11 (£45,743 - £50,476)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2018
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2018
Job overview
We seek to appoint well-qualified, dynamic and ambitious teachers as key leaders in our Science Faculty, both at our Main Campus, and at our cutting-edge Facility for the most able students, the Nexus Campus and Cornwall School of Maths and Science. The Nexus Campus is the home of both the Gifted STEM Programme which develops and nurtures the most able students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and CSMS, which makes provision and enrichment for the most able at Post-16 Sciences and Maths. The Gifted STEM Programme is described as ‘Breathtaking’ by NACE the National charity for able children in education.
These posts are an ideal opportunity for candidates whose passion is teaching and learning, who enjoy being in the classroom, motivating and inspiring both students and colleagues. The successful candidate will bring creative and innovative ideas to the Science faculty and STEM programme. Candidates will be able to demonstrate significant impact in their previous or current role. This post affords scope for colleagues who wish to progress in their career, with their next step to that of Vice Principal. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom teacher in their career to date and will display excellent leadership and teamwork skills. They will have presence, personality and the ‘wow factor’.
As well as demonstrating excellent teaching skills, the successful candidates will lead on an identified area. Depending on the strengths of the candidates, these may include subject specific responsibility, Primary (Key Stage 2) Science Lead, gifted STEM (working with NEXUS team), co-curricular provision and aspects of Key Stage 5 Science. Successful candidates will innovate, inspire and engage students and staff in their subject, and will work across both the Main Campus and the Nexus Campus to achieve this.
Science is a high achieving and dynamic faculty. Results are outstanding and students make excellent progress. Recent examination results at GCSE show 100% pass rates in both Additional and Core Science, with our Triple groups securing 100% A*-C. We are consistently above National average; with 2017 results being nearly 10% above in Core Science. Due to our continued drive for high attainment our students also achieve a significant number of A-A* grades; recent results saw 116 A-A* grades achieved. At A level, we offer Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science and Psychology. In 2017 we had 100% pass rate, and of this 65% were A*-B grades. 60% of our Science A level subjects achieved Alps 1 or 2, which is the highest performing A level indicator that can be achieved. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring that the A level results remain amongst the best in the country.
Camborne Science & International Academy is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall, which affords a high quality of life. Results in both 2016 and 2017 place us amongst the top few schools of the school league table and in 2016 CSIA was awarded ‘Best state school in Cornwall’ by the Real Schools Guide.
Our school has developed exceptional International Science and Mathematics links with top schools in Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China and South Korea. Recent collaboration has involved joint research projects, International Science and Mathematics fairs and competitions, as well as many significant student/staff visits and exchanges. The successful appointees will be encouraged to participate in this amazing and unique programme.
The successful candidates will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students.
We hope you are inspired to seek further details. Apply online or download an application pack by visiting our website www.cambornescience.co.uk (where we encourage you to explore the Quick Links to our Nexus and CSMS sites). For queries please contact Carolyn Montgomerie (HR Manager) on 01209 720237 or email montgomeriec@cambornescience.co.uk.
Closing Date: Noon on Tuesday 8th May 2018. We reserve the right to close before the deadline should we receive sufficient applications.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
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About Camborne Science & International Academy
- Camborne Science & International Academy
- Cranberry Road, Camborne
- Cornwall
- TR14 7PP
- United Kingdom
Camborne Science & International Academy (CSIA)
Prides itself on being a school which 'Dares to be Different'. It is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall. As a school, we constantly ask the question 'How can we do better?' and we could never be described as being complacent. The school, which caters for students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, is at the forefront of a number of major learning initiatives, actively encouraging innovative practices and is committed to raising standards of academic achievement for all. We believe that learning should be continued through life. Our aim is to provide an environment which is both stimulating and challenging so that when students leave this school they have acquired a thirst for further knowledge that may extend beyond their chosen area of study and remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Our mission is to consistently perform as an outstanding and exceptional learning community - we believe our students; staff and local community deserve the best, and make no apology for setting very high traditional standards as regards student behaviour. The staff at the school are conscientious, friendly and loyal, and show great commitment to our students and community.
As a school we currently hold International School Award status and we have developed exceptional International Science and Mathematics links with top schools in Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China and South Korea. Recent collaboration has involved joint research projects, International Science and Mathematics fairs and competitions, as well as many significant student/staff visits and exchanges.
The Nexus campus offers students who are especially able a chance to thrive and shine in their chosen fields of study. The Nexus Gifted Programme offers a bespoke curriculum designed to engage and challenge gifted learners. Alongside this specially designed curriculum, students experience a rich co-curricular programme that complements the curriculum and deepens and develops the scholarship of these students. Students keep a broad and balanced curriculum but can choose to specialise in STEM or Liberal Arts fields after Year 9.
Our VI Form offers a wide range of A-Levels and equivalent courses. We are fortunate to attract students who wish to follow an academic pathway from Camborne and other local schools. VI Form numbers are growing steadily but class sizes are still maintained at a level where individual support can be readily offered.
Results are excellent with a 100% pass rate for the sixth consecutive year across a range of 27 A-Level subjects. Furthermore, the progress made by VI Form students places them in the top 10% of the country and the top state-funded Post 16 provider in Cornwall.
Cornwall School of Mathematics and Science (CSMS)
CSMS provides excellent specialist teaching and enrichment for the most ambitious A Level students in Cornwall, preparing them for the most competitive courses at the best universities in the UK. It is part of the VI Form Academy, which is ranked as the top State-funded STEM A-Level Provider in Cornwall. At CSMS we believe in a traditional approach to teaching and learning. Brilliant specialist teachers and attentive, ambitious learners come together to achieve exceptional results. But we also believe in the modern, the cutting edge and the innovative. Results are only the start of what we do.
Camborne Science & International Academy is an exceptional school with an inspiring ethos, affording employees exciting career opportunities in an outstandingly attractive part of the country with a first-rate quality of life.
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