Teacher of Science
The Burgate School & Sixth Form
Hampshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2016
Job overview
The Burgate School and Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of Science for September 2016. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and newly qualified teacher to join a friendly school, committed to comprehensive education, which has ‘Learning for Life’ at its heart. The successful applicant will be required to teach Science at KS3 and KS4 (though the ability to teach at A Level would be desirable) and be encouraged to take a full and active part in helping us to maintain and enhance our school’s reputation as a thriving school with staff of high quality. This is a school at which the successful applicant will be able to develop their career and seek further progression.
We are looking for a well-qualified graduate who fulfils the following criteria:
- Innovative approach to learning and teaching
- Excellence in the classroom
- Passion for the subject and thorough knowledge of Science
- Commitment, drive and enthusiasm
- High standards of personal organisation
- Good inter-personal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Ability to track and monitor student progress
- Fairness and consistency in disciplinary matters
- Ability to present a positive image of the school
- Commitment to the ethos of the school and the motto ‘Learning for Life’
- Smart, professional appearance
- Good record of punctuality and attendance
- Willingness to contribute to the whole life of the school through extra-curricular activities.
Applicants should submit a completed application online via our website or Hirewire. If you wish to submit any additional information along with your application please contact Miss Sarah Hewett either by e-mail shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01425 652039. Your application should reach the Headteacher by Sunday 6 March 2016.
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Salisbury Road
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 1EZ
Tel: 01425 652039
http://www.burgate.hants.sch.uk
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
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About The Burgate School & Sixth Form
- The Burgate School & Sixth Form
- Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge
- Hampshire
- SP6 1EZ
- United Kingdom
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is a very successful and popular 11 – 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local community for very high educational standards.
We believe that Every Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. Every member of staff is committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student. We want to support them in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people.
At Burgate we achieve excellent examination results by setting aspirational targets for each child. Students work hard towards these targets assisted and encouraged by teachers who enthuse and motivate them in engaging and thought provoking lessons. Relatively small class sizes enable our teachers to focus on individuals to greater effect. We are relentless in our pursuit of the highest quality of learning and are proud of our continued outstanding results which are testament to this commitment.
With ‘Learning for Life’ as the school’s core philosophy, our hardworking, dedicated staff provide the best possible education in a safe, supportive and friendly environment where we offer a broad and balanced academic curriculum with a wide range of subjects offered at GCSE and A Level.
The Burgate is a school that expects both staff and students to strive to do their very best united by a common belief that everyone’s learning journey should be exciting and individual. Together with academic and intellectual accomplishment we believe that the happiness of a child is the true measure of success.
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