Science Teacher

Full time (would consider a part-time post for the right candidate)

Are you looking for a teaching post that offers enjoyment, opportunity, professional challenge and a supportive environment that allows you to teach students that desire to excel in learning?

Could you join our team of outstanding teachers and raise student attainment even further?

Are you hard working, conscientious and passionate about teaching?

We could be the school for you!

We are currently seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner to join our team of dedicated Teaching and Support Staff. Applicants should be passionate about raising student achievement and ensuring every student reaches their potential. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic and highly motivated Science Teacher to join an excellent, hardworking independent school and friendly team.

The successful candidate will teach KS3 and GCSE (with the possibility of A level depending on the candidate), they will also be a form tutor for secondary - all of the pupils are eager and positive learners who achieve above the national averages.

You will:

• Have excellent communication skills alongside effective classroom management strategies
• Be appropriately professionally qualified including Hons Degree and QTS
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be prepared to embrace and promote the principles of Self-directed Learning through your practice
• Have a proven track record in raising standards of achievement and supporting individual pupil learning
• Consistently model high professional standards
• Have a willingness to support the ethos of the school
• Enjoy being part of a supportive team
• Be caring and enthusiastic
• Respect the school’s aims and value
• Have a commitment to CPD and be open to change

We offer:

• An excellent working environment with good resources
• Supportive colleagues and community
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• The opportunity to enhance your teaching experience with support for continued professional development
• A competitive salary

We seek to promote excellence in education and enjoy outstanding student achievement, engagement and behaviour, reflecting the Christian ethos and values of the school.

For further information please visit our website: www.focus-school.com or check out our LinkedIn page for information on all of our schools.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. For a pre-application discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr Toby Nutt, at the school on 01582 665 676.

For an application pack, please contact Alison Cobb on: flt.recruit@focus-school.com  

Closing date for applications will be Midday on Monday 14th November 2016
Interviews will take place week commencing 20th November 2016

Affiliated to Focus Learning Trust which provides direction and support to 27 UK schools. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure.

Focus School - Dunstable Campus
Ridgeway Avenue,
Dunstable,
Bedfordshire
LU5 4QL