Teacher of Science
Edge Grove
Aldenham Village, Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- On School pay scale between £27,852 and £43,263
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2018
Job overview
Are you:
· An outstanding Science Teacher able to enthuse and inspire our pupils?
· An approachable, engaging role model with high expectations of all pupils?
· An excellent practitioner able to teach across all ability levels?
· Competent in the use of ICT and willing to develop its usage?
· Willing to engage in all aspects of the School's activities and ethos?
Do you have:
· Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines?
· A willingness to raise the standard of teaching and learning within the school?
· The enthusiasm, skill and ability to make a positive contribution to this motivated and "excellent" team?
· The ability to make a real difference?
We aim to support, empower and challenge all our staff in an inspiring and innovative environment and are now seeking an exceptional technology teacher to bring a love of learning to our pupils as part of our exciting and welcoming team at Edge Grove.
Rated "Excellent" across all areas in 2015 by ISI, we are looking for a teacher who can match our ambition to be "exceptional" in all we do.
This role offers a rare and attractive opportunity for a teacher seeking to further their career and to make a positive impact on both pupil and staffing development, and who, above all else, is able to provide inspirational and innovative ideas to achieve this goal.
The post is available from September 2018 and may be offered on either a full or part time basis; part time is a minimum of 4 full days per week; for a full time role, the teacher will be expected to offer another subject. A competitive salary is on offer; teaching staff are eligible for a discount on their children's school fees subject to our usual entry criteria.
Further details of the School and a link to the School’s Pay Policy for Teaching Staff along with an application pack is available on the School's website – www.edgegrove.com/101/staff-vacancies.
Interviews will formally be held from Monday 30 April 2018 although suitable candidates may be interviewed at any stage so an early application is advised.
Edge Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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About Edge Grove
Founded in 1935, we are a vibrant and successful (IAPS) Day Prep School for boys and girls aged between 3 and 13, characterised by a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. There are currently around 430 pupils at the School and approximately 150 staff.
We are fortunate to be situated within 45 acres of parkland, only 15 miles from central London and conveniently located close to the M1 and M25 motorways. Our wonderful setting and facilities ensure our children are exposed to a wide range of experiences and develop confidence in a challenging, fun and inspirational environment.
At Edge Grove we offer a holistic education by encouraging the development of the whole individual, seeking to find and foster talent whether in the classroom, the art room, in music, on the stage or on the sports field. We firmly believe that all children can and will excel at something.
We encompass the traditional values of good manners and self-discipline coupled with a modern and progressive approach. We offer an education that instils self-assurance and a passion for learning that stays with children for the rest of their lives. Our first class teaching resources, strong academic approach and accessible and enjoyable teaching methods allow pupils to progress individually and reach their true potential in all spheres of school life.
At Edge Grove we are proud of our academic performance and children are prepared for a wide range of senior schools across the country, carefully chosen to suit their academic and extra-curricular strengths. Edge Grove pupils characteristically approach the next stage of the educational journey with confidence and distinction.
Working at Edge Grove offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care for its pupils. The Governors consider the development of excellence in the education offered to the pupils to be the underlying purpose of activities undertaken by all staff.
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