Teacher of Science (Chemistry and/or Physics)
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Lancashire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2016
Job overview
An R&R Allowance is available up to £3,000
Moor Park is a very popular, over-subscribed and successful 11 to 19 Foundation School that enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community. Our new sixth form opened in 2013 and is thriving as we expand provision having achieved ‘The International School Award’, (Foundation Level) in 2015.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative Science Teacher able to offer either Chemistry or Physics up to A Level. The person appointed will join an expanding department under the leadership of a new Head of Faculty that aspires to establish successful ‘A’ level provision in the new sixth form facility.
The successful candidate will join a highly committed staff team and student body that are ambitious for their future and proud of their school. If you aim to have a direct impact on the achievement of young people and the quality of education they receive, have a passion for your subject and the desire to communicate this passion with the drive and initiative to rise to a new challenge then we would like to hear from you.
This is an ideal post for a newly qualified teacher or an experienced teacher who wishes to accelerate their career in an expanding school.
Moor Park is located in a beautiful heritage park and housed in a fine traditional building that benefits from first class facilities.
Please take a look at our website (www.moorpark.mp ) to learn more about the school. Additionally, you are welcome to visit us and spend some time talking to staff and students.
Full details and an application form are available via the TES or the School Website.
Closing date: Monday 10 October 2016 – 1 pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 24 October 2016
Applicants are thanked for their interest in Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references.
Moor Park Avenue, Preston, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6DT
Tel: 01772 795428/795907
E-mail: admin@moorpark.mp
Website: www.moorpark.mp
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About Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
- Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
- Moor Park Avenue, Preston
- Lancashire
- PR1 6DT
- United Kingdom
Situated in the heart of the North West of England, Preston is one of the most networked cities in the country, with excellent motorway and transport links providing easy access to the coastline, Lake District, the Pennines and the larger cultural cities of Manchester and Liverpool.
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is a small and popular 11-18 Foundation School serving a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of Preston, Lancashire. Set alongside a large and beautiful heritage park, Moor Park prides itself on bringing the very best of its historical grammar school traditions into a modern and dynamic context that inspires excellence in all we do. We are proud of our school and grateful to work in the heart of this diverse and vibrant community.
The school is at a very exciting time in its development. The current Headteacher was appointed in January 2017 and in 2018 we were the most improved secondary school in Lancashire, our standards continue to go from strength to strength. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 established that the school is now firmly ‘Good’ and that safety, good behaviour and high expectations permeate every part of school life. The report also notes that; “Teachers enjoy working at the school. They feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors.”
The professional development of the staff remains a high priority and our excellent provision was praised by Ofsted. We are fully committed to professional learning and we invest in our staff and invest heavily in their professional development. We promote vibrant professional discourse and we develop careers. We want to create a healthy profession as well as a healthy school. This commitment to our staff is contained in our Wellbeing Charter which guarantees that the emotional and physical wellbeing of our staff is given top priority.
Our mission statement is simple. We exist so that all students will be able to access higher education and participate in our modern democracy. This starts with high quality teaching. Our teachers are committed to offering excellence for all students, regardless of their backgrounds and abilities. We believe in exemplary behaviour, that our young people should be positive role models for other students and for their communities. We believe in offering a broad academic curriculum that gives all students access to further education and employment. We offer high quality enrichment activities that prepare our students for the world outside school and help them to enjoy sport, music and the arts. Finally, we have high expectations because every child is known, they all get the opportunity to achieve their best.
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