Teacher of Science (Biology or Chemistry)

Teacher of Science (Biology or Chemistry)

Pay Scale: Main Professional Scale

London Weighting: Outer

Open to NQT Teachers

Norlington School and 6th Form is a small 11-16 boy’s school with a mixed 6th form school. It is one of the highest performing schools in the country and has been recognised by the Minister for State Schools on three separate occasions for student achievement. The school has grown in size in 162 students per year group over the past 3 years. It remains oversubscribed.

The school site is currently going through a programme of development with new classrooms, sports facilities and library to be completed during the summer term and available for full usage by September 2021.

Norlington was judged to be a 'good school' by Ofsted;

• 'The behaviour of pupils around the school is calm and orderly. The pupils enjoy being part of the school community'
• 'The progress of all groups of pupils in key stage 4, including the most able, is strong'
• 'Staff enjoy being part of the school with its distinctive family ethos'

The school has an excellent CPD programme and is committed to developing all staff, as we continue our journey to becoming an ‘Outstanding’ school. This includes three staff training afternoons, two department meetings and one twilight training session every 6 weeks. Academic Lessons finish for students at 1:30pm on a Friday.

Science department:

The Science department is looking to recruit a suitably ambitious, qualified Science teacher to join us on our journey to becoming an outstanding department. Our Science department is high performing, friendly and supportive. Teachers commit wholly to the ethos of the school and develop as practitioners for many years.

For September 2021:

• An innovative, dynamic and creative science teacher with a biology or chemistry specialism
• High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
• Enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
• The learner at the centre of their vision
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Sixth form teaching experience desirable
• The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower our students to achieve

Norlington School and 6th Form is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Closing date: Monday 17th May 2021 noon

Interviews will be scheduled for later in that week