Teacher of Science
Chiltern Hills Academy
Buckinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (London Fringe)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 February 2023
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic and inspirational science teacher to join our team from Summer Term 2023.
We are seeking an excellent, conscientious, classroom practitioner who is committed to raising the achievements of our students. You will be joining a strong, enthusiastic, hard-working team at an exciting time as we are also in the fortunate position to be in brand new state-of-the-art science classrooms that were completed in December 2021.
The department has enjoyed year-on-year improvement in outcomes for our students in no small part to the ‘team’ attitude we all embrace. We currently have use of our 8 brand new dedicated science labs with promethean smart boards, a smaller 6th form teaching lab and 3 technicians to support the teaching and learning of science.
Essential qualities:
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- High expectations for student achievement
- A commitment to raising standards for all
What we offer:
- Fantastic facilities on a large picturesque site
- Free on-site parking
- Support for new members of staff
- A teamwork ethos within a friendly and experienced staff
- Potential for additional responsibilities
- Practical and administrative support from a team of dedicated and experienced technicians
Chiltern Hills Academy is a successful, mixed 11-18 Church of England Academy. Based in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, we are located in the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line. We have recently completed a building programme to accommodate growing numbers and add to our well-resourced teaching environment.
Our recent OFTSED inspection (2022) judged that the school continued to be ‘good’ in all categories and recorded that "Leaders are highly ambitious for all pupils at the school, and the curriculum is at the heart of this ambition. Leaders have high aspirations for pupils to achieve the best possible qualifications.”
On behaviour, the inspectors found "High expectations for pupils’ behaviour mean that lessons are positive and purposeful, and that behaviour is calm around school.”
For further details please go to chilternhillsacademy/staffrecruitment
Completed applications should be submitted by email to HR@chacademy.co.uk and should include a letter indicating your strengths for this position. Please note we cannot accept CVs.
Closing date for applications: 19th February 2023
Interviews: week commencing 20th February 2023
Chiltern Hills Academy reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to pre-employment vetting checks which include an audit of social media presence, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, and medical clearance. Chiltern Hills Academy is an equal opportunities employer.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the Sixth Form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Acting Principal
Timothy Dobbs
Values and vision
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement. We foster an environment within which all young people develop the moral and spiritual values which help them to become active, thoughtful and considerate citizens.
Ofsted report
"The headteacher, leadership team and the governing body are clear about the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Their plans and actions have improved current pupils' knowledge and understanding".
"The school's values of 'respect, compassion, self-discipline, love, honesty, hope and forgiveness' are inherent in both pupils and staff. As a result, pupils understand the need for tolerance, democracy and justice in modern British society".
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