Maternity Cover Teacher of Science Full Time
Gildredge House
East Sussex
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February 21 2022
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2021
Job overview
TEACHER OF SCIENCE FULL TIME MATERNITY COVER
CLOSING DATE : Thursday 9th December 2021 9.00am
START DATE: Monday 21 February 2022
INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 14th December 2021
HOURS OF WORK: Full time
• Can you inspire young people through your own fascination with Science?
• Do you possess high emotional intelligence that builds lasting professional relationships?
• Are you a team player ready to tackle the educational challenges of the future?
If the answers to these questions is ‘yes’, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Teacher of Science for our 4-19 free school. Teachers in the early stage of their career would benefit from the wealth of experience and talent amongst the teachers in Science, which is one of the outstanding departments of our school. NQTs are welcome to apply. This is also an opportunity for unqualified teachers to apply for a route into teaching.
Our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (November 2018) is a strong foundation on which to build and develop the school. The challenge is to sustain and further improve through every aspect of Gildredge House as the school continues to develop.
As Teacher of Science you will join an outstanding team of inspirational teachers, where you will ensure that our students enjoy and achieve highly in their Science learning. You will be a Science specialist in the secondary phase and if you do not already have experience of teaching the subject to A Level, you will keen to take on the professional development necessary. We ideally need a strong GCSE teacher as most of your teaching will be in Years 7 – 11. This is an exciting time to join our Outstanding Science Department, with opportunities for professional development ranging from KS2 transition with Year 6 to supporting our Sixth Form students in choosing Science at University.
Within the Science department, you will find a team who are dedicated to providing engaging, stimulating lessons to students of all abilities, and classrooms where rapport and relationships are given the highest priority. We plan with creativity and teach with enthusiasm, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We aim to help students develop resilience and confidence in the face of a challenging curriculum, not only to prepare them for demanding examinations but also to foster a lifelong love of science and the world around them.
Gildredge House offers:
• continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-19
• an expectation of high academic standards leading to Sixth Form studies
• strong discipline
• excellent pastoral care
• a range of extra-curricular activities
• parent and community involvement
Our school motto: 'Aspire'
Salary range: £25714 rising to £41604 (Gildredge House Main Pay Scale points M1-UPS3, 2020-2021)
If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website.
Please complete the Application for Employment and References & Monitoring Form and return to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by Thursday 9th December 2021 9.00am
If you wish to discuss the post further or visit the school, please contact careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk Tel: 01323 400650.
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2006.
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About Gildredge House
Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.
At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a school that:
- Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
- Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
- Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
- Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
- Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
- Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
- Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
- Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
- Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
- Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.
Aspire values
At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.
AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.
SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves.
PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful.
INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing.
REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning.
EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.
The Gildredge House Way
Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.
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