Teacher of Science
The Deepings School
Deeping St James
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS or UPS. A TLR may be available for a suitably qualified individual.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2023
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2023
Job overview
The successful candidate will join a team of committed teachers who believe that successful outcomes stem from learning and teaching that fosters engagement and challenge in the classroom.
The team is led by ta very experienced Director of Science, supported by a second in department, Lead Practitioners and science coordinators. Individual strengths and experiences are shared in a truly team approach.
A Senior Science Technician leads the team of three science technicians. Administrative support is provided by a central team.
Accommodation
In September 2015 the Science Department moved into a brand new, purpose-built Science block. We have 11 Science labs, a lecture theatre and an IT breakout area. We offer the best possible facilities in which to teach, lead and inspire the next generation of young scientists.
Curriculum
We aim to ensure that every student is equipped with the scientific knowledge and understanding to take an active role in society when they leave the school. Within all stages active learning is promoted.
- KS3 The current scheme of learning covers the National Curriculum and is based on the Exploring Science scheme. All students in KS3 are broadly banded. We aim to provide a solid grounding in the key concepts before starting KS4 midway through Year 9.
- KS4 Most students will follow the AQA GCSE combined science trilogy specification (double award) while our most able learners will follow the separate sciences route (triple award).
KS5 A-level courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, all of which are very popular with students, in addition to level 3 BTEC qualifications in Applied Science
Extra-Curricular
- Easter Revision School
- Field trips for A-level biologists
- STEM club (Lego league)
- Faraday challenge
- KS3 Science experiment club
You will have:
- a good degree and Qualified Teacher Status
- the ability to deliver science at KS3 and KS4
- the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities and from all backgrounds
- a passion for science which shows in your classroom practice
- the ability to guide students through their academic and personal development
We offer you the opportunity to share our positive, professional, people centred and performance focused outlook by joining:
- our dedicated and progressive team of teaching and support staff
- a popular, improving school where an adventurous approach to learning and life is at the heart of all we do
- an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with the full ability range, located in a vibrant and growing community in South Lincolnshire
- a member of Anthem Schools Trust
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’.
Anthem will undertake an online search for all shortlisted applicants.
Attached documents
About The Deepings School
- The Deepings School
- Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough
- Lincolnshire
- PE6 8NF
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.
Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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