Science Teacher - Chemistry or Biology Specialist
Dover Christ Church Academy
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS Teachers pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
Job overview
The Science Department at the Academy prides itself in delivering high quality teaching and learning. Students enjoy learning more about the world of Science and as a result behaviour is positive across all years. Students are well driven and want to achieve to their maximum potential. We currently teach KS3 to KS5 with a mixture of AQA GCSE courses running in addition to Level 2 and 3 BTEC courses. The Science Department consists of 5 teaching staff, with a range of experience from trainee teacher to Leadership, with specialisms across the three separate sciences. Day to day support is provided to the whole department by two Science Technicians.
We are seeking the following specialist science teacher:
Chemistry specialist Key Stage 3/4 - a full time teacher of science with a specialism of chemistry required to teach the most able students targeted an A-B grade to teaching KS3, KS4 AQA trilogy science and separate chemistry GCSE as well a potentially some level 3 BTEC lessons to KS5.
Biology specialist Key Stage 4 /5 - a full time teacher who specialises in Biology, capable of teaching A-level Biology to a refined small group of Year 12 & 13 students. In addition teaching required for KS4 Triology science AQA plus KS3.
Promoted position of responsibility as 2nd in Department will be considered for appropriate candidate.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an outstanding engaging teacher with a proven record of successful results.
- Ideally be experienced in teaching different elements of the science curriculum as a science generalist
- Be experienced in tracking student progress across key stages and lead intervention for students who are not making expected progress
Applications should be made in the following format:
- A letter expressing your interest in the post should be addressed to the Principal, Mrs Samantha Williamson (max of 2 sides of A4) focusing on your experience, skills, knowledge and reason for applying for the post?
- A completed Dover Christ Church Academy application form – available from Cheryl Ruck at Hays Education. You may additionally submit a curriculum vitae should you wish to.
For further details of these teaching posts and for an application pack, please Cheryl Ruck at Hays Education via Cheryl.Ruck@hays.com or 01273 729465.
Interview dates TBC with individual applicants
NB: The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory CRB Enhanced Disclosure and Curriculum Vitae verification along with satisfactory references.
About Dover Christ Church Academy
- Dover Christ Church Academy
- Melbourne Avenue, Whitfield, Dover
- Kent
- CT16 2EG
- United Kingdom
Dover Christ Church Academy opened in September 2010 and provides an exciting and aspirational learning environment for young people of all abilities between the ages of 11 and 19. With support from our sponsor, Canterbury Christ Church University, we have developed an aspirational and successful Academy where we equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need for their future. Our aim and expectation is that all students will aspire to and achieve their best in all aspects of Academy life, become lifelong learners and are prepared to make a positive contribution to their community.
“The principal and other senior leaders have not wavered in their determination and passion to give all pupils and students the best possible education”. ...Ofsted 2016
A unique feature of our Academy is the Aspen 2 unit, a district specialist provision for 40 secondary aged students with profound, severe and complex learning needs. Throughout their education journey at Aspen 2, all students benefit from the rich and varied inclusive opportunities that we are able to provide; opportunities that are made all the richer by our unique position at the heart of a mainstream Academy.
“The integration of Aspen 2 pupils into mainstream lessons, when appropriate, is held in high esteem by all and adds to the ethos of the academy”. ...Ofsted 2016
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