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Teacher of Biology (0.8FTE)

Teacher of Biology (0.8FTE)

Highfields School

Derbyshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
12 August 2020

Job overview

Reference: JOB/20/01812

We require from October 2020, an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher of Biology.  The post is suitable for NQTs and more experienced teachers. 

 

The students and staff at Highfields School make it a fantastic place to work. Our students are friendly and confident and we strive to ensure that they achieve the success that they deserve.   

 

Together, we have created a successful community school where students learn the skills for success. We provide an excellent induction programme and a wide range of development opportunities for all staff.  We are looking for someone who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  

 

Highfields has approximately 1200 students, including 180 at post 16, they are well-motivated and achieve good results. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017.    

 

Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.


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About Highfields School

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+44 1629 581888

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Highfields School is a  vibrant, popular, mixed, non-denominational, mainstream secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire. It caters to students aged 11 to 18 and has approximately 1,200 students including 250 at post 16.   Our students are well-motivated and achieve good results. We were judged as a good school by Ofsted in May 2017.  Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.

Highfields School was founded in 1982 when Ernest Bailey’s Grammar School and Charles White Secondary Modern School merged. It is known for performing arts. The school is located on two sites that are 1.8 miles apart: one for the lower school (Years 7-8) and one for the upper school (Years 9-11 and the sixth form). 

Headteacher

Mr A Marsh

Vision and values

Highfields School’s main aim is to provide a happy, caring environment that helps each pupil to reach their full potential. It seeks to challenge every student and ensure they become lifelong learners. The school’s primary values are inclusion and equality, respect and tolerance, celebration of achievement, honesty, and caring for the environment. Teachers encourage students to become active citizens in their community.  

The secondary school specialises in performing arts, but offers a broad and balanced curriculum that covers core subjects such as English, maths, science, philosophy and RE, and PE. Extra-curricular activities are also considered important and a wide variety of clubs and teams explore arts and sports. 

Ofsted report

“A key factor is teachers’ ability to plan effective strategies that ensure active learning, promote confidence and independence, and engage all students in their learning. This is especially evident in sixth-form lessons. Another factor is that many teachers skilfully pose questions which require students to reply in detail, explain their responses and extend their thinking.”

View Highfields School’s latest Ofsted report 

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