Teacher of Science
Copthall School
Barnet
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR (Salary open to negotiations for outstanding Candidates)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Science –January 2019 MPR/UPR (Salary open to negotiations for outstanding Candidates)
Copthall is a culturally diverse and inclusive all girls secondary school based in Mill Hill, Barnet. For a second consecutive year in 2018, our results were outstanding with 31% of all GCSE grades awarded 7-9 / A-A*; 10.5% higher than national average. Our Progress 8 score is +0.77 which has ranked us as a ‘well above average school’
Copthall has seen rapid improvements in standards across the school. Following our recent Ofsted inspection in May 2018, Copthall has been awarded ‘Good’ status “the decisive leadership of the new Headteacher, supported by senior leaders and governors has transformed this school” The full report can be accessed using the following link: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/226/ofsted
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated teacher of Science (preferably Physics specialism) who will join a dynamic and committed department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified classroom teacher to make a significant contribution to the school.
The successful candidate will be expected to have the potential to teach Science at KS3-KS5 and the ideal candidate will:
• be an outstanding teacher of Science (preferably Physics specialism) or have the potential and desire to become outstanding
• be experienced in raising or have the desire to raise attainment • have proven experience of working or the desire to work successfully with students of all abilities
• be committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeed
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils. The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
• Join a supportive science team that has a good track record for student outcomes
• Access to continuous staff development. All staff receive coaching as part of our Incremental Coaching Programme and we strongly support NPQML & NPQSL.
We welcome applications from NQTs as well as more experienced candidates.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange this.
Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.
Application forms must be completed and are available from the School website: http://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 29th October 2018
Attached documents
About Copthall School
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. We have approximately 1000 students on role, 120 of which are enrolled in our thriving Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results. We offer both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.
Situated in Mill Hill, Barnet we have fantastic outdoor space as well as access to sporting facilities at Allianz Park. Our indoor facilities are equally impressive with a specialist dance studio with sprung flooring, a dedicated STEM Scholars classroom and of course, well-equipped and spacious classrooms.
Headteacher
Maria Winters
Values and vision
Copthall prides itself on their Values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility which have underpinned our rapidly improving school. Our Teaching and Learning vision has been instrumental in ensuring that all our students receive an excellent education which is enhanced by the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities available.
We have a unique partnership with Mill Hill Independent School which benefits staff and students at both schools through a range of CPD opportunities, sporting activities and occasions for a shared curricular.
Copthall received a ‘Good’ judgement from Ofsted in May 2018 whose key findings were:
· Leadership of the school is purposeful effective and transformational
· Quality of Teaching and Learning and assessment is Good
· Pupils attend regularly and are polite and welcoming to visitors
· Students benefit from strong teaching in the Sixth Form
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