Science Specialist PPA Teacher
Preston Park Primary School
Brent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2019
Job overview
Preston Park is looking for an experienced Science teacher, to join our team of Specialist PPA teachers. We are a thriving three/four form entry, fully inclusive and diverse community school set in the heart of Wembley, Brent. At Preston Park we are proud to educate children from all over the world, bringing ‘One world under one roof’ for truly inspirational learning experiences.
We are looking for an outstanding, committed and experienced Science Specialist PPA teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will have ample opportunities to further develop the Science curriculum within our school. We guarantee an outstanding work environment, superb resources and an inspirational team to work with.
What we can offer:
• Programme of bespoke professional development
• Inner London salary, on-site parking and good transport links
• Support and challenge by leaders at all levels
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Dynamic learning climate with a warm friendly feel Please come to visit us – we look forward to meeting you
The successful candidate will be:
• Experienced and highly skilled in delivering Science in a primary Setting
• Highly knowledgeable on how children learn
• Innovative, passionate about teaching Science and with a ‘can do’ attitude
• A consistently Good and Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations (no excuses) of accelerated progress
• A team player with energy, stamina and lots of enthusiasm and fresh ideas
• Resilient and able to hit the ground running
• Skilled to effectively teach Science to children for whom English is an additional language
Teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do at Preston Park. We are looking for a Science Specialist PPA teacher who is child- focused, open-minded, articulate, organised, and creative to join our highly dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic staff team. We are committed to ensuring that children achieve excellence, enjoy their time at school and develop into confident, resilient and independent learners. We want every child to leave Preston Park not only with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime, but academically, socially and emotionally prepared for the future.
Our school is well resourced with rich indoor and outdoor learning environments comprising of bright classrooms, spacious playgrounds and a wildlife nature reserve. We provide a safe learning environment where children feel safe - safe to learn, safe to find their voice and safe to grow into exceptional individuals.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Visits to the school are welcomed - please call Jayashri Varsani on 020 8904 3602 to arrange your visit.
Application Process: Completed application forms (CV's cannot be accepted) to be emailed to hr@prestpk.brent.sch.uk or posted back to the school.
Salary: Main Pay Scale M1-M6 £29,664.00 - £40,372.00 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: ongoing until candidate is successfully appointed
Interviews: as and when applicants are successfully shortlisted
Start Date: September 2019
Preston Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks
Attached documents
About Preston Park Primary School
Preston Park Primary School in Wembley, north-west London, is a mixed community school for children aged 3-11. The pupil roll is over 600. Preston Park Primary School is well resourced with rich indoor and outdoor learning environments comprising bright classrooms, spacious playgrounds, a school farm and a wildlife nature reserve.
The nursery at Preston Park has 60 part-time children. We also have a 2 year old provision on site.
Headteacher
Georgina Elizabeth Nutton
Values and vision
At Preston Park Primary School the children are placed at the centre of all decision making to help them develop into confident, resilient and independent learners. The aim is for every child to leave Preston Park not only with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime, but academically, socially and emotionally prepared for the future. As well as valuing academic success, the school celebrates children’s achievements in music, sport and the arts.
Preston Park Primary School is one of the first schools to be awarded a Specialist Centre status for Science by the Brent Schools Partnership (BSP). It has successfully embedded the culture of “working scientifically” across the school and in doing so has secured the Primary Science Quality Mark Gold Award for the teaching and learning of science.
Ofsted
“Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and because of this factor and good working relationships with teachers, they make good progress. The vast majority of pupils are absorbed in their learning and work hard in lessons. They get on well together, respecting each other’s points of view.”
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