Science Teacher

Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our most recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Report and a welcome message from our Headteacher here: Head's Welcome.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives so are happy to consider part-time applications. If you are not familiar with Oxfordshire, we would recommend that you take a look at: Living in Oxfordshire – Information for Teachers. 

We are looking for an inspirational and innovative teacher with a real passion for ensuring engagement in learning for all students to join our expanding, effective and well-resourced Faculty. Experience of teaching A-Level Biology, A level Chemistry, and/or Level 3 Applied Science would be an advantage.

You will need to demonstrate that you:

• are passionate about raising levels of engagement and achievement;
• want to make a positive difference by going the extra mile for the benefit of your students;
• have the desire and enthusiasm to play an active and collaborative role in contributing to a strong culture of sharing best practice, resources and ideas;
• have the interpersonal and leadership skills required to inspire and motivate colleagues and students;
• are keen and able to embed enjoyment and success in learning.

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Ben Preston, Head of Science, on: BPR@cheneyschool.org or on 01865 755255. 

Payment is on Teacher Main Scale or Upper Pay scale depending on experience.

If you have any questions about the application form or the recruitment process do not hesitate to contact us at: vacancies@cheneyschool.org.

Please note: to ensure we conduct a fair shortlisting process we are no longer providing any personal information, including the names and gender of applicants, to short-listing panels.

The River Learning Trust and Cheney school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. For further guidance for applicants click on the this link: List of offences that are not filtered.

Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

What benefits does the Trust offer to its employees?

• Annual pay increase for support staff (in line with grade boundaries) and for Teachers (subject to government framework and successful performance review);
• A Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with favourable terms for all employees (Teachers Pension for Teachers; LGPS for Support Staff);
• Moving from the public sector? Those without a break in service can be reassured that RLT will recognise their continuous service;
• Employee centred and family friendly policies and practises that support you in and beyond your workplace;
• Offering flexible working wherever we can, in order to support the work life balance of our employees;
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave and parental leave;
• Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 24 days rising to 32 day plus bank holidays per annum - dependent on grade of role and length of service); 
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T/Cs).