Teacher of Applied Science
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham, County
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS, full-time
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2019
Job overview
Job Title: Teacher of Applied Science
Scale: MPS/UPS, full-time
Start Date: 1st September 2019
This is an exciting time to join Durham Sixth Form Centre; we are an oversubscribed post-16 institution; our results are significantly above National Averages; we are expanding our premises; we have gained external recognition and national awards for our work.
We know that the very best way to provide outstanding education is to ensure our staff are outstanding. With this in mind we wish to appoint an outstanding teacher to our Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Mathematics to deliver lively, exciting and challenging lessons in the following:
BTEC SD Applied Science: Medical
BTEC SD Applied Science: Forensics
(ability to teach A level Biology should the need present)
The successful candidate will have exceptional planning and time management skills; be able to inspire and challenge both students and colleagues; have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents, the media and governors; have evidence of outstanding results and student outcomes; and be committed to working in an inclusive environment in support of the values, vision, purpose and direction of Durham Sixth Form Centre. The position available is permanent and has arisen through expansion in the department.
The job description, person specification and application form are available from our website www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk or alternatively from the Headteacher’s PA – Emma Tallentire. Applicants should complete the standard application form and submit a short letter that details how their skills would meet the needs of the post. The closing date for applications is 10am, Wednesday 20th March.
Attached documents
About Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Providence Row, The Sands, Durham City
- County Durham
- DH1 1SG
- United Kingdom
Durham Sixth Form Centre, located in Durham city centre, is one of the four largest post-16 schools in the country. It offers places for around 1,300 students from over 50 different secondary schools across County Durham, Sunderland and into Northumberland.
Durham Sixth Form Centre was built in 1913 as a girls’ grammar school and converted into a sixth form in 1983. The original school building has been significantly added to and now includes a science block, 210-seat theatre, plus three centres for resources, visual arts and leisure. Plans to further extend the school are ongoing.
Headteacher
Ellen Beveridge
Values and vision
“Learn, achieve, succeed” are the words encapsulating the ambitions that Durham Sixth Form Centre has for its students. It aims to provide high-quality, inspirational teaching and learning, and to offer excellent support, care and guidance. Personal and professional integrity are highly valued. The school offers the most extensive range of A-levels in the area, in addition to BTEC qualifications and other Level 3 courses. All students are assigned a tutor and pastoral learning leader. There is a strong professional development programme, confirmed by achievement of CPD accreditation, Investors in People status and the Governor Mark.
Ofsted report
“Relationships between teachers and their students are strong and characterised by mutual respect and high expectations. The teaching makes a good impact on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education, for example through the extensive range of activities available in addition to the curriculum."
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