Science Teacher

We are seeking an outstanding, committed and motivated classroom teacher to deliver inspiring lessons and engage students of all levels and ability.  The post would suit an ECT or a more experienced colleague. Experience of teaching at KS5 is desirable but not essential. Full time or Part time would be considered.

The successful candidate would be willing to positively contribute to the life and energy of our school community.

Highcliffe is a very successful Academy with exceptional outcomes at GCSE and A Level from one of the area's most successful science department.

We are very highly respected in our community, with whole generations of families coming here for over 50 years from Christchurch and the New Forest.  Former students, current students and their parents frequently speak of their powerful emotional bonds to our school lasting a lifetime. Always popular, and usually over-subscribed, in the last two years our identity and success has attracted a rapidly growing number of admissions requests for Year 7. Although we have raised our PAN twice in three years, demand for places still exceeds availability. This is a result of our caring and aspirational ethos combined with our engaging curriculum and excellent extra-curricular opportunities, although our track record of exam success is surely another factor. Our students are lovely young people to work with who respond enthusiastically to good teaching and are keen to learn.

Highcliffe School is ideally situated minutes from Highcliffe and Avon beaches, Mudeford Quay and Christchurch Harbour.  A few minutes’ drive or cycle away are the beaches of Bournemouth while Poole Harbour, a mecca for watersports, is approximately 12 miles away.  As a result, sailing, kitesurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing and beach life are prominent parts of life in the area.  

Highcliffe is also on the doorstep of the New Forest, meaning that equestrian sports, cycling, walking and running are also prominent features of local life.  There is an extensive range of top-class pubs, cafes, clubs, theatres and cinemas throughout the area catering for people of all ages and tastes.  

Highcliffe School is easily accessible from the urban centre of Bournemouth and Poole.  With its large student population Bournemouth uniquely offers a multicultural city buzz combined with the relaxed South Coast surfing and holiday culture.  London, the South East and the South West are easily reached by road or rail links.  The European mainland is easily reached by ferry from Weymouth, Poole, and Portsmouth, while Bournemouth and Southampton airports offer continental and worldwide flights.

SCIENCE CURRICULUM AREA

We deliver a 3 year KS3 course following a combination of in-house schemes and Exploring Science Texts. At KS3 all students study Science. 

KS4 is delivered over 2 years from Year 10-11. Students who are high achievers at KS3 can opt to study separate sciences.  

At KS5, the Science Team offer several courses including A Level Biology, A Level Chemistry and A Level Physics . Student retention at KS5 is very good. 

Facilities and Resources 

•           13 experienced, enthusiastic specialist science teachers and 3 technicians based in 4                            

               technical areas.  

•             11 fully equipped and laboratories. 

•             Science, STEM and Environmental clubs are available for enthusiastic students. 

•             Reference books issued to all students, plus in house reprographics. 

•             ICT and remote sensing available.

•             An ICT Laboratory (Sc2) with extra ICT for data logging and processing, digital microscopy,                  

               web browsing and interactive learning programs via school server. 

•             Enrichment activities include use of school grounds, with our environmental area including  school pond and garden, and local recreation areas – Steamer Point, Hengistbury Head , Learning Facility, trips to London museums and Intech at Winchester and various A level outings and experiences including Biology Field work on the Dorset Heritage coast line, links and visits with Southampton University Hospital and Southampton University Chemistry and  Physics Departments

Facilities and Resources 

In addition to the facilities detailed above, these subjects all benefit from specialist accommodation with dedicated resources. Enrichment activities are an integral part of the delivery of each programme. These range from one to one tutorial support to trips and activities as well as extended vocational placements and visiting speakers.