Teacher of Physics
Notre Dame School
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2019
Job overview
The School
Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School nestles in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Notre Dame is a Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac. Despite the tranquil setting Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.
Function of the Post
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate
- To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as teacher
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
- To contribute to raising standards of student attainment
- To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth
Benefits
- The School has high expectations of its staff, and therefore looks to reward them with a competitive salary scale and beneficial conditions of service
- There is an extensive induction programme for all new colleagues and ongoing professional development is encouraged
- There is ample opportunity to take on additional responsibility
Personal
- The School enjoys a fantastic situation: central London is 30 minutes away, the M25 and A3 are 5 minutes away. Heathrow is less than half an hour.
- Fee concessions are available for the pupils of any member of staff who meet the school’s entry requirements
- Longer holidays than the state maintained sector
- Free on-site parking
- School Nurse on site during term time
For Recreation
- Free use of the school’s leisure and sporting facilities, including a heated indoor pool during certain times.
- Free lunch and refreshments are available throughout the working day
Closing Date: applications considered immediately
Start date: September 2019
Attached documents
About Notre Dame School
Notre Dame is an independent Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac. Our Students, aged from 2 to 18, are at the centre of everything we do. We have truly committed and dedicated staff, who will encourage each child to achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School is set in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Despite the tranquil setting, Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.
The school is filled with a strong sense of purpose, offering a wide-ranging and active education with facilities encompassing new science laboratories, music and drama studios, sports fields, indoor swimming pool, all weather floodlit sports pitches, sports hall, dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a forest school for the youngest pupils, and a fully equipped, West End quality theatre seating over 350.
What we offer:
* The School has high expectations of its staff, and therefore looks to reward them with a competitive salary scale and beneficial conditions of service
* There is an extensive induction programme for all new colleagues and ongoing professional development is encouraged
* Staff development programme
* Staff Wellbeing Program - wellbeing afternoon
* Financial contribution to eye tests and glasses for eligible staff
* Discount for Teachers Reward Card
* Employee Assistance Program - counselling, financial assistance etc.
* Childcare vouchers
* Staff discount on fees
* Free lunch during term time
* Free coffee/tea during term time
* Free use of the school's leisure and sporting facilities, including heated indoor pool
* Commute by school coaches during term time
* Free parking
* School nurse during term time
Notre Dame School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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