Teacher of Science
Woodcote High School
Coulsdon, Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Outer London Pay Scale (up to M6 £37,642)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2018 (September start considered)
- Apply by:
- 18 February 2018
Job overview
SCIENCE TEACHER
Required from September 2018 or sooner Outer London Pay Scale (up to M6 £37,642)
Woodcote High School has long been a top choice for parents in the Coulsdon & Purley area of South London. Located in a pleasant suburban setting on the borders of Surrey, Sutton and Croydon, the school has a rural feel but is officially in the Outer London salary band.
Rated “good” by Ofsted in 2015 in all areas. Inspectors praised our students as “attentive, hardworking and practically always keen to learn. They get down to work fast and keep going diligently”. GCSE results are way above average and A Level results are improving rapidly. Teachers rate Woodcote as an enjoyable place to work due to the “fabulous students and supportive colleagues”.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with our highly motivated and innovative staff in this forward-looking and successful school and department. In the summer 2017 results, A*/A grades in the separate sciences were all above the national average at over 53%, with 100% A*-C. AS/A2 science subjects also performed exceptionally well, with the majority above ALPS targets. Student uptake of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology and Applied Science at Key Stage 5 also continues to go from strength to strength.
The school is very well resourced, with the science department recently undergoing a £1.6m refurbishment, with all class teachers delivering lessons in their own laboratory.
If you have energy and a passion for your subject, then we would like to hear from you. Visits are welcomed and encouraged so please telephone the school or email l.allen@woodcotehigh.com if you would like to arrange an informal visit, before you apply.
Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and NQTs.
An application form can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the website www.woodcotehigh.com (click on staff vacancies link at the bottom of the home page). Alternatively, you can telephone or email the school.
Closing date for applications: as soon as possible but no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 21st February 2018.
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About Woodcote High School
Since opening in 1957, Woodcote High School has constantly evolved and grown, whilst remaining at the forefront of educational developments in the area.
Exam results have for many years exceeded national and local averages, delivering a positive Progress 8 score. Other landmark achievements over recent years include significant building projects, the opening of a Sixth Form at the School, the opening of an international standard athletics facility (Track Coulsdon, in conjunction with South London Harriers and other funding partners) and the establishment of the Enhanced Learning Provisionfor mobility impaired students.
Woodcote is a busy community, with lots to offer our students. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds that in turn increases their enthusiasm for enrichment both in and out of the classroom. Those interested in music and performance deliver great seasonal productions, and benefit from a wide range of individual music tuition. Our world-class Track Coulsdon is at the heart of our great sport and PE facilities, and we have a full range of extra-curricular sport.
In the Sixth Form, in addition to the whole school enrichment programme, students have the opportunity to stand for student leadership positions, take part in charity events and lead assemblies for raising awareness on subjects they are passionate about. We also run a series of events where guest speakers are invited into school to speak to the student body.
For more information, see our school website:
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