Teacher of Science (Chemistry) 0.5FTE
Akeley Wood Senior & Sixth Form
Buckinghamshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M6, Teachers Pension
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 8 April 2024
Job overview
About the School – Akeley Wood Senior School
Akeley Wood Senior School is an independent day school for children aged 11-18 years. It is part of Akeley Wood School, which serves children from the age of 12 months to 18 years across three different sites in Buckinghamshire, all based in magnificent buildings in tranquil, peaceful countryside. Our school motto ‘Be Kind. Work Hard. Play Hard and Be You. Brilliantly.’ ensures that the school community celebrates talent across the board and students feel like they are valued.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Chemistry to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is an extraordinary family of diverse yet connected schools, spanning thirteen different countries. We share one common purpose: to create an inspiring world of education that builds self-belief and empowers individuals to succeed. A global leader in independent education with over 100 schools in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Asia, we offer excellent professional development as well as outstanding networking and career opportunities.
About the role
You will ensure high standards of teaching and learning are delivered across key stages 3 and 4, with the possibility of teaching key stage 5 for the right candidate. Making sure that all pupils engage successfully in their learning and are able to make progress towards their agreed targets.
We’re looking for someone with an energetic, flexible and empathic attitude, with a strong belief that every child can acquire strategies to ensure they fulfil their true potential. Personal integrity, honesty energy, stamina and enthusiasm are all essential attributes.
Additional responsibilities are available for those who are looking for their next step.
What you will be doing
Successfully teaching Chemistry up to Key Stage 4, with the possibility of teaching Key Stage 5 for the right candidate.
Enhancing student self-esteem through a supportive, encouraging, yet challenging approach to learning, employing a wide variety of teaching styles suited to the needs of individuals and small groups as well as whole classes
Preparing, teaching, marking work and maintaining records of attendance, progress, behaviour and achievement in accordance with agreed school policies, using the information to raise standards of learning, with target grades set and reviewed regularly with students.
Working collaboratively with other staff as members of teams, departments and other cross-curricular groups. Their contributions of their own particular talents and skills to such groups will aid the production of new initiatives, policies, resources, schemes of work etc.
Who we are looking for:
- An inspirational leader and strategist, passionate about teaching and learning
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressure, delegate, plan and manage time effectively
- Experience of Teaching Key Stages 3 and 4
- Respectful towards all students, with an unshakable belief in their entitlement to a high quality education, whatever their circumstances and ability
- Commitment to further professional development
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience (M1-M6)
- Teacher’s Pension
- Free lunch provided
- School holidays and public holidays
- Free parking on site (subject to availability)
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third-party discounts
- Professional Development
Attached documents
About Akeley Wood Senior & Sixth Form
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- Akeley Wood Senior & Sixth Form
- Akeley Wood House, Akeley Wood, Buckingham
- Buckinghamshire
- MK18 5AE
- United Kingdom
Welcome
Akeley Wood School is an independent co-educational day school for 700 children aged 12 months to 18 years. It is housed across three beautiful campuses in North Buck/South Northants. Wicken Park is for our Nursery to Year 6 students, Akeley Wood House is for our Senior School age children, 11-16 and our new dedicated Sixth Form, campus AW6 opened at our Tile House Mansion building this September.
The School’s primary aim is that pupils should develop their individual talents and personal qualities in whatever direction they may lie, although we do place a particular emphasis on the best possible academic achievement. Most importantly, we hope that pupils will genuinely enjoy and value their time here and will take with them not only the best possible qualifications, but also a sense of purpose, a belief in themselves, firm friendships and a caring attitude towards those around them.
Akeley Wood has a long tradition, but a direction that looks to the future, preparing young people for life in the twenty-first century. It offers a friendly and purposeful environment, with small classes and enthusiastic teaching, where good habits of work and independence of mind can flourish. It is a school without pretension, but with a happy and civilized atmosphere and a demonstrable record of success.
In May 2015, Akeley Wood Senior School obtained an ‘Outstanding’ Schools Inspection Report across the board:
"The quality of the curriculum is outstanding. Coupled with excellent teaching, tight assessment procedures and critical use of data, it helps pupils of all abilities to make excellent progress from their relative starting points."
School Inspection Service May 2015
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
The Scheme is a major part of school life for older pupils, encouraging such qualities as perseverance, initiative
leadership. Pupils begin with the Bronze Award at the age of 13 and proceed to the Gold Award in the Sixth Form. Recent expeditions have taken place
the Yorkshire Dales, the White and Peak Districts of Derbyshire, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds.
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