Second In Science

The Cavendish School is very proud to be relaunching as a brand new academy in September 2018, as part of the Future Academies Trust. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher and an inspirational leader with a commitment to professional development. You will be responsible for ensuring every student achieves academic excellence.

As we join Future Academies we will need to grow our EBacc offer in our curriculum throughout the school. With this in mind and a higher intake for our Year 7 in September 2018, we will need to increase our staff body in certain subjects.

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, determined and creative Second in Departments with responsibility for a key stage (to be determined on appointment). This is an exciting full time opportunity to work alongside our Leader of Science and our established Director of Learning within a professional and collaborative faculty team. We pride ourselves on being a dedicated Science Faculty, innovative and committed to driving change. We are committed to all students making progress and the sharing of ideas, good practice and resources.

We are looking for a candidate with resilience, determination and the ability to be consistently reflective and to adapt their practice. Experience of supporting and leading colleagues in development is highly desirable.

We currently deliver AQA Combined Science and AQA Single Sciences. At A level we deliver OCR Physics, AQA Chemistry and Edexcel SNAB Biology.

The successful candidate will have;

• A passion for teaching Science;
• Experience of teaching KS3 and KS4 Science;
• The ability to raise achievement in KS4;
• The ability to demonstrate that they are creative in the delivery of engaging and challenging lessons;
• The highest aspirations & expectations for your students, yourself and our academy.

Future Academies Trust

Future Academies is an educational charity and Multi-Academy Trust, regulated by the Department for Education. Built around a small family of innovative and ambitious schools in central London. The Trust boasts a proven track record of effective school improvement and staff development while transforming the lives of young people.

Working for Future Academies you will receive high levels of support and coaching and be allowed to develop into highly reflective and effective teachers.

We can offer you:

• A knowledge rich approach to teaching and learning
• World class curriculum resources, helping reduce teacher workload
• Innovative and cutting edge teaching materials and strategies
• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and happy pupils
• Outstanding CPD focused on teaching and learning
• Access to the Trust Leadership programme
• The expertise and support of colleagues across the Future Academies Trust

There will be many opportunities for you to contribute to the extra-curricular life of our school and support our school ethos. We welcome visits to the school in order to provide you with a deeper understanding of our values and our vision for the future.

You can download an application form here, or apply online via www.teachinherts.com or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Helen Hardy, our Headteachers’ PA, via email at h.hardy@cavendish.herts.sch.uk or by phone on 01442 278707.

Please note that The Cavendish School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

The Cavendish School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure

Closing date: 21tst May 2018 9am
Interview date: 22nd May 2018

We pride ourselves on our strong commitment to staff training and learning with a quality induction programme for all new staff. If you would like a visit prior to application please contact Mrs Helen Hardy, PA to Headteacher. Please also take a look at our Prospectus and school website for more information about our school and our ethos.

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com

Warners End Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP1 3DW
01442 404333
www.cavendish.herts.sch.uk