Science Teacher

Salary: Teachers’ Pay scales, plus SEN 1

Location: St Dominic’s School, Hambledon, Nr Godalming, Surrey GU8 4DX

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only

St Dominic’s School is a special school in Godalming, Surrey, and stands in 56 acres of wooded grounds with ample space for outdoor learning activities. The school provides for 150 pupils and students between the ages of 7 – 19, who have a range of academic abilities and complex needs and with a primary diagnosis of speech language and communication needs and/or autistic spectrum conditions.

The school is the national lead in the ‘blended’ approach to teaching and learning and holds the Advanced Autism Accreditation and the prestigious Arts Council ‘Artsmark’ Silver Award.

St Dominic’s School is a rewarding and inspirational place to work where pupils and students enjoy the holistic programmes and educational opportunities offered to them by nurturing staff whose goal is to encourage growth, development and independence in preparation for further education and employment. To find out more about us visit www.stdominicsschool.org.uk

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:

• Is passionate about Science and is keen to improve standards across all year groups.
• Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential.
• Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range.
• Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success of the department.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Sets high expectations of themselves and their students.

The successful candidate will be required to teach pupils and students who have a range of abilities across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

You must be able to convey the subject to pupils and students and monitor and assess to ensure the best possible progress. The successful candidate will have a commitment to developing outstanding practice and a passion for making a difference to the education and lives of our young people by motivating and inspiring our pupils and students to be the best that they can be while building positive and supportive relationships.

Applications are welcome from both NQTs and experienced teachers. Experience of working within a SEN setting is desirable but not essential.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Benefits include: Free car parking, lunch provided on site, Employee Assistance Programme and membership to Perkbox.

St Dominic’s School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Steph Chown, Head of Upper School via email schown@stdominicsschool.org.uk.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact ldelfi@stdominicsschool.org.uk.  

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  30th October 2022 at 11:59pm

Please note that we may close this advert and interview before the closing date if we receive applications from exceptional candidates.  

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.