Science Teaching Assistant
King's Bruton
Somerset
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2019
Job overview
Science Teaching Assistant
Part Time, term time only starting in September 2019
King’s Bruton is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school of 350 pupils aged 13-18.
The new position of Science Teaching Assistant has been established in order to further enhance and support the curriculum science provision at King’s. The successful applicant will join very strong and well-resourced Biology, Physics and Chemistry departments. The Science Teaching Assistant will be expected to support both pupils and teachers in lessons and help ensure that SEN/ EAL pupils are effectively accessing the GCSE curriculum and making good progress.
Initially this is a fixed one-year contract (6 hours/ week), however, this could be extended upon agreement. As a Science Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with some very enthusiastic and hardworking King’s pupils and help develop and support them through their GCSE science courses.
Applications are welcome from experienced Teaching Assistants, those looking to work towards teacher training or anyone with a background in science/ education.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Teaching Assistant to help continue and develop the science provision at King’s.
Further details may be obtained from the King’s website :
https://www.kingsbruton.com/about-us/vacancies
Completed application forms should be sent to: recruitment@kingsbruton.com
Closing date: 5.00pm Friday 5th July 2019
King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Attached documents
About King's Bruton
King’s Bruton is a mixed independent school with sixth form in the Somerset town of Bruton. Students attend the school from the ages of 13 to 18, with the option to board throughout their school careers. There are approximately 370 students on roll. The Somerset school operates in partnership with Hazlegrove Preparatory School, in nearby Sparkford.
King’s Bruton was founded as a boys' school in 1519, admitting girls in the late 1960s before becoming fully co-educational in 1997.
Headmaster
Ian Wilmshurst
Values and vision
King’s Bruton is a smaller independent school and, as such, its values and vision revolve around the tight-knit community of students that it has cultivated. The Somerset school promotes a sense of loyalty, determination and encourages pupils to go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on inclusivity and promoting diversity within the school. King’s Bruton aims to foster a culture of acceptance and respect in all aspects of school life.
ISI report
“Relationships between staff and between pupils themselves are appropriate, and in their questionnaire responses the vast majority of boarders agree that they get on well together and feel safe in their boarding house. Staff are dedicated to the welfare of all pupils and provide a suitable structure for them to develop and thrive. Pastoral policies and procedures are effective and good behaviour is promoted.”
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