Teacher of Science
Horizon Community College
Barnsley
- £21,000 - £35,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/ UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2020
Job overview
Located just 2 minutes from J37 of the M1, Horizon Community College is one of the largest schools in the country. Set within a £46m new build campus, we are proud to shape the provision of secondary education and life long learning opportunities in Barnsley.
If you are a newly qualified teacher, we can offer you individually tailored support:
a, Within the large science department who will mentor and offer hands on subject support and,
b, By a well-developed whole school NQT package
We can offer you an excellent inhouse training programme of CPD that will ensure you continue to grow and realise your career potential at Horizon and beyond.
We are looking for a Scientist who has a love for their subject, who is talented, motivated and can inspire students to achieve their full potential. We are happy to support scientists in all subjects- you will be able to teach in your subject as well as offering general science.
Want to find out more?
Although we are unable to offer visits in the current climate, please have a look at our website to get a feel for the school- we hope you can see why we love working for Horizon Community College.
Interviews will take place via Skype in the first instance.
For full details or to discuss the role, please contact our Recruitment Partner, Deborah Henderson at Hays Education on deborah.henderson@hays.com or 07912 296052
Application packs are available.
The closing date for this post is Friday 24th April 2020 at 12.00 noon
Please return your application at your earliest convenience as earlier Skype conversations may be available.
Horizon Community College reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment.
A DBS check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.
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About Horizon Community College
Thank you for your interest in joining Horizon Community College, a school which is ‘the cornerstone of the local area‘ where ’pupils’ behaviour in lessons is excellent’ and ‘staff are exceptionally proud to work at the school.’
The economic, cultural and social landscape of Barnsley is changing. Opportunities in further education, higher education and professional roles are increasing; opportunities for individuals to shape their own career pathways are growing; opportunities for individuals to challenge traditional socio-economic patterns are multiplying.
At Horizon Community College, our responsibility is to prepare students for this reality. We want young people to leave the College well qualified and with a unique skill set that will enable them to stand out from the crowd. We want young people to be in possession of a passport of qualifications and employability skills that will enable them to pursue exciting careers, attend prestigious universities, complete dynamic apprenticeships and play leading roles in regenerating this area and beyond.
Our curriculum is tailored to the needs of and meets our ambition for each individual student. This is underpinned by the College’s core values which help to prepare every student for a lifetime of success. Our Curriculum and Culture ambition:
- aims to challenge every learner, in every lesson, every day
- develops the character and skill set of all, through the belief that we are ‘Positive Role Models’
- ensures opportunities for all through our personal development and Careers and Enterprise programmes.
Successful education is also about working in close partnership with our families and the community to ensure our students succeed in each School year and are prepared for the next appropriate phase of their education. We work together to empower our students to believe that anything and everything is possible.
We heavily invest in the growth and development of our entire workforce, so they are also prepared for the next phase of their careers. We promote ‘one team’ working hard to support each other. We are focused on continued professional development for staff at every level, and especially offer an excellent provision for early career teachers.
We embed a curriculum and culture that results in Equity of Opportunity, Strong Community, High Expectations, Global Readiness and Kindness so that our students are School ready; Work ready; Life ready.
Our school is going from strength to strength. Since our opening, we have been given a 'GOOD' from Ofsted in every inspection, with our most recent (October 2023) recommending the school as potentially ’OUTSTANDING’ in every category. I have no doubt that with the continued hard work put in from both staff and students that we will achieve this recommendation shortly.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to shape a new learning environment within Barnsley, then please take a look at our latest jobs.
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