Teacher of Science
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2020
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Science to join an experienced and specialist department. The successful candidate would be required to teach KS3 Science and KS4 Biology/Chemistry/Physics. The ability to teach in specialism at A Level is also desirable. The post would suit an ambitious NQT or a more experienced teacher.
Science Department
We are seeking a well-qualified, creative and inspiring Teacher of Science who is passionate about working with students who are all eager to learn and challenge themselves. Depending on experience the successful applicant will have the opportunity to teach across the full age range from Year 7 to Year 13.
At KS3 all students follow an accelerated two-year science curriculum, which allows the GCSE course to run over three years. At KS4 all students study separate sciences following the Edexcel (9-1) specification. KS4 students are taught in mixed ability groups and by subject specialists. Science subjects are extremely popular at A Level, with over 100 students studying at least one science A Level. A Level and GCSE results are excellent in all three sciences. Each year a large number of A Level students choose to study science-based degrees at university, with most going to Russell Group or Oxbridge institutions.
The science department is an experienced and friendly department. We are keen to support each other and continuously aspire to deliver outstanding lessons. We are passionate about our subject and this is reflected in the enthusiasm from our students. Four dedicated science technicians support the teaching of science in eight dedicated laboratories.
There are many opportunities to go above and beyond the curriculum with students, ranging from competitions and projects, to conferences and subject based lectures to an excursion to Space Camp. Sixth Form students lead the school’s science societies, supported by our STEM co-ordinator. A large number of students complete CREST awards and science based EPQs during their school life. Older students are also actively involved in mentoring students in younger years.
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, a member of Marlow Education Trust, is a selective-entry, co-educational grammar school located in the centre of the attractive Thames-side town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The school is heavily oversubscribed, having an excellent academic record, placing well on a variety of national league tables. Standards of attainment are well above average. The school also has a justifiably high reputation for its outstanding Sixth Form and the very impressive performance of its school sports teams, performing arts and for its extremely strong and vibrant STEM extra-curricular activities.
For an application form please visit www.swbgs.com and click on Job Vacancies or email asummerfield@swbgs.com for more information.
Applications submitted via email should be sent to Mrs Anna Summerfield at asummerfield@swbgs.com
Closing date: 9am, Friday 6 March 2020.
The school is fully committed to the DCSF guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire County Council's guidance on Safer Recruitment and Selection in Schools.
About Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
- West Street, Marlow
- Buckinghamshire
- SL7 2BR
- United Kingdom
About Sir William Borlase's Grammar School:
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in the attractive Thames-side town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Founded in 1624 and still based on the original site, we are proud of our heritage as we approach our 400th birthday and excited to be inspiring and empowering the aspirations of our students today. Borlase is forward-looking; in 2019 we were awarded World Class School status from High Performance Learning for our innovative practice and received a government grant of over £2million to develop further our excellent facilities. We have a motivated staff of subject specialists who enjoy sharing their expertise with committed and engaged students. As a Teaching School, we have a particular strength in developing our teachers through a research-engaged professional development programme.
Headteacher
Ed Goodall.
Vision and Values
Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School is committed to being an inspirational learning environment for students and staff, empowering young people to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions; supporting them in developing the confidence to shape their own futures and in so doing, the future of the world around them.
Our values today are captured in the school motto, adopted by those early scholars back in 1624. Te Digna Sequere - Follow things Worthy - is a principle that underpins the distinctive ethos of the school. It reminds us all that we should have a clear moral purpose behind the choices we make; that we should value all individuals within a supportive community and that we have the potential to use our different talents to make a positive difference at Borlase and beyond.
The Borlase Curriculum provides a breadth and depth of academic learning and cultural experience to excite and extend all our students. It is rich in knowledge and in opportunities to develop creativity, instilling a life-long enthusiasm for learning. Our curriculum is delivered by passionate, specialist teachers who encourage aspiration, intellectual curiosity and the exploration of their subject disciplines inside and beyond the classroom, as independent thinkers and learners. It includes a broad range of super and extra-curricular opportunities which ignite and extend students' interests, enthusiasm and skills across a wide range of endeavours including those linked to academic subjects, to sports, the arts, engineering, AI, public speaking, creative writing, entrepreneurism and so much more.
Ofsted
"This is an outstanding school. The headteacher and senior leadership team have the very highest of expectations and have developed an inspirational learning culture which is embraced by both staff and students. Teaching and achievement are of the very highest quality and students take responsibility for their own learning.”
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