Second in Science
Guilsborough Academy
Guilsborough, Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2a £2667
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018 or earlier if available
- Apply by:
- 22 March 2018
Job overview
We are a successful Multi-Academy Trust with a friendly atmosphere. Guilsborough Academy is within 5 minutes reach of M1/M6/A14. We offer an outstanding professional development entitlement and superb resources.
‘Science lessons are characterised by high levels of enthusiasm, strong relationships between pupils and their teachers and teachers’ high expectations of what all groups of pupils can achieve.’ Ofsted 2017
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and inspirational Second in Science that will teach KS5 Physics as well as across all the science disciplines at KS3 and KS4. You will be joining a successful and well-established Science department that is passionate about the subject and focused on pupil success.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain vital leadership experience, whilst contributing to continued improvement and success with the science department.
Job purpose:
- To be responsible for a Key area of faculty focus in Science which will involve monitoring and updating the assessment structure and intervention programme as necessary
- Coordinate and develop all aspects of the key focus area ensuring high achievement and engagement of all students
- Monitor and evaluate student progress within the key focus area and accurately targeting intervention where required
- To be an effective professional who demonstrates excellent curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively and to a very high standard, take responsibility for professional development and ensure students achieve well
- To be a key member of the Science Curriculum Team and contribute to the high standards of teaching and learning
- Teach Physics at KS5
The post will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for an aspiring leader. Visits to the Academy are welcome.
Closing date: 22nd March 2018
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.
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About Guilsborough Academy
- Guilsborough Academy
- West Haddon Road, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN6 8QE
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Guilsborough Academy
At Guilsborough we believe that learning should be enjoyable and challenging. This belief, combined with the excellent teaching skills and commitment of our staff and the enthusiasm and hard work of our students, lies at the heart of our success. All staff at Guilsborough are dedicated to ensuring the very best outcomes for every student.
Our GCSE results are amongst the best in the county and the high achievement of our students in something we are proud of. We offer a broad and well-balanced curriculum which gives students choices in their learning and helps them prepare for the next stage in their lives. Our Sixth Form team are highly experienced and are able to support students as they make their applications for University places or for higher apprenticeships and other pathways.
We believe in nurturing individual strengths within our students and encourage them to explore a wide variety of interests within and beyond the school curriculum. Our aim is to develop thoughtful, kind and considerate adults, who will not only contribute to the school but also to the wider community. Students' personal development and happiness are very important to us and our extensive programme of extra-curricular activities, including excellent Music, Drama and Sports provision, supports this process. We expect high standards of behaviour and believe that strong relationships between staff and students support the standards we expect. Considerate and responsible attitudes and behaviour are fostered through a strong personal and social education programme.
At Guilsborough we celebrate diversity and our intake is fully comprehensive. We are oversubscribed every year and as an inclusive community we have students from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds. We also have a dedicated team who support students with special educational needs.
We work hard to enhance the links with our feeder schools. This ensures the progression to secondary school is successful and happy for both students and parents/carers. An extensive transition programme supports this process.
Mr S.Frazer,
Principal
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