Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science- Physics

(will consider other specialisms)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a highly experienced and successful department. You will share our ambition to achieve the highest outcomes, at all key stages for our students and develop their passion for the subject beyond the classroom. We are looking for an inspirational teacher to join our team.  A specialism in Physics is preferred however all other specialisms will be considered. We follow the AQA specification at GCSE and A Level and have a personalised curriculum at KS3. All sciences are a popular subject at KS5 and have a history of excellent results. 

We are a well organised and resourced department, with large science labs and excellent IT provision across the school, with all students having 1:1 chromebooks and widespread use of Google apps for education and Google classroom.

The post is equally suitable for an NQT as well as experienced teachers and offers an excellent opportunity to receive support through our comprehensive NQT and CPD programme which will be delivered in conjunction with our Dacorum partners. 

Our results, as a department, are excellent and consistently above the national average and similar centres. A large proportion of our sixth form students go onto study science courses at University. 

If you would like any further information or would like to come and visit us prior to an application please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs J Pennington-Wright  Head of Department; jpennington-wright@tringschool.org.

The successful applicant will be:

Qualified to deliver the Science across Key Stages 3 – 5 to the highest standard, 

An excellent communicator who is able to meet deadlines 

A reflective practitioner who is willing to take an active role in the wider life of the school

A strong team player with a “can do” attitude

Passionate about the success of students, the department and the school

Our Commitment to staff includes:

We offer subject specific CPD through the department and the Prince's Trust Institute, with the opportunity to complete a residential CPD course

All staff have access to a bespoke CPD programme which has learning and teaching at its centre

All departments have protected meeting time

We have extensive opportunities to local and global charities, support trips such as World Challenge and DofE. We have a dedicated Wellbeing Team in the school and subscribe to the Employee Assistance Programme

Tring School has a unique and supportive community and this is the bedrock of our vision and values

Tring School is popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages. It is a mixed Church of England all-ability school, 1500 on roll, over 300 Post-16. Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year. The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community. We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work. Ofsted Inspection November 2017 stated: ‘Pupils are highly motivated to learn.' ‘Teaching is good overall with outstanding features.’

To apply, please complete a teacher application form along with a cover letter and send it to Mrs M Hutchinson at hr@tringschool.org. Please be advised that we will be interviewing ASAP, as and when we receive successful applications, to help secure the post before the Teacher resignation deadline. We therefore urge you to send through your applications as soon as you can, thank you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.