Teacher of Science
Linton Village College
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2019
Job overview
Required for September 2019, an enthusiastic, creative and highly-skilled biology specialist to teach across the age and ability range at KS3 and 4 within a high-achieving team. The Science Department at Linton Village College is successful and highly regarded locally and nationally. Results sit within the first quintile nationally for value added, and GCSE pass rates have been consistently very high for many years. At Linton, we are committed to educating the whole child and therefore offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities and STEM activities.
While we are happy to consider candidates at all stages of their career, we are keen to recruit a capable and motivated teacher of science to contribute to the development of the biology curriculum and extra-curricular provision. A Teaching and Learning Responsibility and/or Recruitment and Retention payment may be available for the right candidate. The successful candidate will teach biology at Key Stage 4 and all sciences at Key Stage 3.
Linton Village College offers an excellent standard of education. Ensuring a high quality learning experience for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a school community in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and enrichment opportunities are of paramount importance. We have very high expectations and provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve.
As the lead school in a large and vibrant Teaching School Alliance (CASSA) and within a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust (CHET), it is an exciting time to join us. We support colleagues’ professional development in national programmes as well as through high quality CASSA training. We also enjoy effective links with primary partner schools, sixth form colleges and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
An application pack including details of how to apply and an application form are available from our website: www.lvc.org. Linton Village College supports flexible working – a job share may be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 1 May 2019.
Linton Village College: outstanding in every category
Ofsted May 2012
LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4JB
Executive Principal: Helena Marsh, MEd
An 11 – 16 Leading Edge Academy and Teaching School of 874 students
About Linton Village College
Linton Village College is an oversubscribed 11-16 academy situated in Linton, South Cambridgeshire. The College is a high-achieving comprehensive school at the heart of its local community. It has over 830 students on roll.
History
Opened in 1937 as the second of Cambridgeshire’s Village Colleges, the school is still true to Henry Morris’ founding vision for cradle to grave learning. The College operates a community sports centre and adult education provision as well as childcare settings.
In 2020, Linton Village College joined Anglian Learning, a local Trust of like-minded schools committed to offering an ambitious, inspiring and inclusive learning experience.
Values and vision
At Linton Village College everyone is a learner and every learner matters. The College has high expectations and provides a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Ensuring a high quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance. We are committed to offering an enriching learning experience and strive for educational excellence.
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