Teacher of Science

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher who is motivated by challenge? Are you willing to go the extra mile for your students to achieve the very best results? If so, we would like to meet you. 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding science teacher who has had experience of teaching within the secondary setting. The successful candidate will be driven by challenge; he or she will be a problem solver, looking for opportunities to craft engaging explorations and discoveries from any aspect of school life. Applications from experienced and newly qualified teachers will be welcomed. 

Brannel School was completely redesigned and rebuilt in 2011 as a ‘School of the Future’ at a cost of over £17m. Our facilities are second to none, and are underpinned by integrated technology befitting a 21st century working and learning environment. Brannel School is a welcoming and exciting place in which to teach and to learn. 

Brannel School offers 750 places to pupils aged 11-16. Situated in the heart of rural Cornwall’s China Clay communities, we are committed to uniting all of our stakeholders in delivering a shared goal of Brannel School as the learning centre of our community. At the heart of our vision is to create a truly outstanding school delivering the very best educational opportunities, nurture academic excellence and enhance ambition in all its pupils. We aim to inspire the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Hold DfE Qualified Teacher Status. 
• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires students. 
• Have the ability to draw upon their professional background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach up to GCSE. 
• Be creative in delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum. 
• Believe that every child can and will succeed. 
• Be flexible, collaborative and resilient. 
• Contribute to the whole life of the school through our extensive enrichment programme. 
• Have the highest ambitions for your students, the department, the school and yourself. 

We will offer you: 

• An energising and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards. 
• Students who are just beginning to make life goals; who are enthusiastic to look beyond the narrow confines of rural Cornwall. 
• Colleagues who are reflective, committed professionals; who are motivated by challenge and willing to go the extra mile for our students to achieve the very best results. 
• A unique opportunity to help build the school and the department. 
• A well-resourced school with 21st century teaching and learning facilities. 
• An excellent programme of CPD and opportunities to develop leadership and management skills. 
• Opportunities to develop innovative co-curricular and enrichment activities within the school day as part of the ‘Brannel Challenge’ period each week.  

Contact Details: 

If, after reading the enclosed information you would like to apply for the advertised position, please complete the application form that can be found online at www.brannel.com and return it via e-mail to jobs@brannel.com. 

If you wish to visit the school in advance of the application submission date please contact the school on 01726 822485. We welcome submission of your application in advance of the closing date in order for us to accommodate your appointment.

Brannel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to a successful Enhanced DBS clearance.