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Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Penryn College

Penryn

Salary:
TMS or UPS
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
10 July 2020

Job overview

Science Teacher 

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and energetic teacher who can motivate and inspire pupils across both Key Stage 3 and 4, with a proven track record in raising standards of attainment and achievement, to join our forward-thinking Science Department. 

You will have a good track record of excellent classroom practice, be committed to high standards of learning and student progress, with the energy and vision to build on current progress and have ambitions for yourself and our school.

This is a part-time, fixed term position to start September 2020 until 31st December 2020, in the first instance, but could be extended to up to a year.   The FTE will be approx. 0.4 - 0.6 but could be full time for the right candidate.

The Department

The Science Department runs GCSE AQA specifications Triple and Combined Trilogy Science. Triple Science is offered as an option block (currently 1/3 of the cohort). KS3 is a highly practical unit based course that sets Science in context. We have a thriving Science leadership group which is involved in outreach work within the Penryn Partnership feeder school network. 

The department is well established, with 11 members of teaching staff (5 of which are part-time) and 2 technicians and has 8 state of the art labs, each with interactive whiteboards. Subject specialisms in the department are predominantly Biology with some Chemistry. All staff deliver across the full subject and ability range. The team is experienced and is developing a strong culture of working together.

The School

Penryn College is a lively thriving college with an excellent reputation who cater for boys and girls aged between 11 and 16 years with a current number on roll of 1135 and we pride ourselves on offering the very best for our students.

In 2008 we moved into our £24 million pound new school building, which has a great range of resources, including an information rich environment, state of the art sporting facilities including a 6 badminton court size sports hall, the latest generation astro turf pitch and our own climbing wall. 

Our College buildings and 10 acres of grounds are used extensively by the community for adult education courses, sporting activities, performances and fund raising activities. Our unique relationship with surrounding primary schools - known as the "Penryn Partnership" - helps primary children to settle in to the college whilst adjusting to their new environment.  

In July 2011 we became an Academy.  We are committed to maintaining all those things that staff, pupils and the community value about Penryn College. 

To Apply

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our policies we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. 

Further details and an application pack can be found on the school website at 

www.penryn-college.cornwall.sch.uk/the-school/vacancies/

Closing date: Friday 10th July at 9am.

Interviews:  Interviews are likely to be held during week commencing w/c 13th July but in the current climate we may need to be flexible and will update shortlisted candidates nearer the time about how interviews will take place.

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About Penryn College

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+44 1326 372379

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Penryn College is a co-educational secondary school for children aged 11-16 and primarily serves the population of Penryn town and the surrounding villages in Cornwall. The college was designated a Sports College in 1998; a Leading Edge school in 2004; and a high-performing specialist college in 2006. In July 2011, it became an Academy.

Penryn College’s original site was in Falmouth, where it opened in 1957. It moved to its present site in 1961 and has since benefitted from a programme of continuous development, culminating in 2008 in the opening of its £24m new College building.

The College was Cornwall's 'Building Schools for the Future' pathfinder, and raised an additional £1.4 million to provide community sports facilities.

A large range of activities run before school, during lunchtimes and after school. There is also a 'Schools on Saturday’ programme for students and members of the community to attend, with a host of sporting, creative and academic activities.

Headteacher

Tamsin Schouten

Values and vision

Penryn’s mission is to improve life chances for all the students in its care. “Pupils at the heart of everything we do” sums up its ethos. Respect and tolerance are the key values promoted to maintain a harmonious learning environment.

The College believes that students develop best when they know they are listened to and feel they are working with the school. There are several 'Student Voice' groups to make this a reality, including the Student Council and Charity Prefects.

Ofsted

“This is a good college whose success is underpinned by a culture of continuous improvement. Aspects of its work are outstanding. Governors and leaders are highly ambitious for the success of every student.”

View Penryn College’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed