Science Teacher

NB: The closing date and interview date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview.  An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, talented and committed teacher of Science from September 2016, on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be joining a very good and aspirational Science department, and a School that is characterised by the ambition and desire transform ‘good’ into ‘great’.

We require an excellent classroom practitioner, with the enthusiasm; skill and ability to make a positive contribution to this motivated and successful team. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching across the 11 – 18 range and must have the ability to teach all sciences to GCSE and ideally be able to teach one or more Post 16. 

This is an excellent Church of England Voluntary Aided 11-18 mixed Comprehensive School where we pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students. The post offered is an unmissable opportunity for candidates wishing to make a positive impact on student and team progress and who are able to provide innovative ideas to achieve this goal. Whilst we are seeking a candidate who will commit to upholding our values and ethos as a faith school, the applicant does not have to be a practising Christian.

“Achievement is strong in many subjects, with over half of A-level grades at A*/A in Biology, …. Chemistry, and Physics. The great majority of subjects had a 100% pass rate, resulting in most students going on to university.” Ofsted November 2014

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• The ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent results
• Excellent organisational and ICT skills
• The capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A passion for Science and the ability to share this with young people
• The ability to teach all sciences up to GCSE
• The ability to teach a Science to AS / A2 level

We will offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and behave well in and around the school.
• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capacity and commitment to raise student achievement even further.
• A comprehensive induction program, including structured support for NQTs.

Closes: 9am 13th June 2016

Interviews: w/c 20 June or earlier

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent.

Application forms and details about the post are attached. Please visit the school website for additional information. (http://www.holytrinity.w-sussex.sch.uk). All enquiries and completed applications should be sent to Trish Marks (hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk) by the closing date.

The Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex.