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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Wellfield School

Durham, County

  • Expired
Salary:
MPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
29 January 2021

Job overview

Wellfield School

North Road East 

Wingate

Co Durham 

TS28 5AX

Telephone: 01429 838783

Email: contact@wellfieldschool.net

Website: www.wellfieldschool.net

Teacher of Science

Required from September 2021

MPR 

(Permanent)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic teachers to work within our Science department. We are seeking to appoint an ambitious person who combines excellent teaching skills, an enthusiasm for the subject and an ability to inspire and motivate pupils. If you have the potential to become an outstanding teacher and the desire to inspire a love for your subject then we would like to hear from you. This post would be ideal for an NQT or recently qualified teacher. Subject specialism of Physics is preferable but not essential.

Wellfield was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2018.  

An £8.5million refurbishment was completed in the summer of 2014, resulting in an excellent learning environment offering state of the art facilities. There is also a floodlit, FA standard, 3G multi purpose sports facility on site which will support both the development of school and community sport.  Situated only 8 miles to the east of Durham City the school is well located for access to the A19 and A1(M). It is also within comfortable driving distance of affordable housing and areas of outstanding natural beauty. We benefit from a Beacon Nursery in the village.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required’

This job is not open to job share

Application packs are available via the school website www.wellfieldschool.net   

Closing date for applications: 29th January 2021   

Application forms are available from this website and should be returned to the school.

WELLFIELD SCHOOL 4218

NORTH ROAD EAST, 

WINGATE, 

CO DURHAM, 

TS28 5AX

Tel: 01429 838783

Email: contact@wellfieldschool.net

Website: www.wellfieldschool.net

  • Essential Qualifications: 
  • Degree or B. Ed in Science or a science-based subject
  • Qualified Teacher Status 

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About Wellfield School

+44 1429 838 783

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Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed.  Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Acting Head of School

Louise Colquhoun

Values and vision

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.

Ofsted report

“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”

View Wellfield School’s latest Ofsted report

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