Teacher of Biology
Thornton College
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary will be commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2020
Job overview
Thornton College are looking to appoint an inspirational, versatile and well organised teacher of Science with the ability to teach Biology up to A Level, to cover a Maternity Leave at this thriving day and boarding school for girls.
The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge in her/his subject area and the desire to maintain academic rigour so that a high standard of student achievement is maintained in the classroom.
She/he will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in the life of a busy school.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. An appointment will only be made following satisfactory references.
Located between Milton Keynes and Buckingham, Thornton College is set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds. The main school building is a Manor House dating back to the 14th century. Further information can be found on the school website – thorntoncollege.com
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2020
Interviews week commencing: Monday 2nd March 2020
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About Thornton College
Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls. It is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offers a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
There are approximately 400 children in our school from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. Over 70 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boarding option (when beds are available).
The School is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued and all are equally important. Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.
There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school’s academic standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a brand new Sixth Form department in September 2016.
Our most recent ISI inspection report judged the school to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and the successful candidate can be sure of working with a team of extremely dedicated staff in a very motivating, forward-thinking school environment.
The School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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