Teacher of Science

Wheatley Park School

Everyone Learning - Everyone Caring

11-18 Academy and member of the River Learning Trust

1080 on roll 158 Sixth Form

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

Temporary (Maternity Cover) - January to July 2019

Full time (Part time would be considered for the right candidate) 

Are you somebody who believes that all learners can be successful; aspires to put the needs of learners at the heart of everything that you do; and sees yourself as a learner?

We are seeking an engaging and reflective Teacher of Science, who has the ambition and aptitude to develop young people into effective scientists and confident learners. The role will offer you the opportunity to develop your teaching skills within a highly cohesive, innovative and reflective team. The post is suitable for newly qualified teachers or more experienced staff. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the Science curriculum at Key Stage 3 and have the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 4 and 5.

Situated five miles east of Oxford on a unique and historic parkland site, Wheatley Park School is a highly successful mixed 11 - 18 academy and proud member of the River Learning Trust

We are a vibrant and dynamic school with a track record of improvement and innovation in recent years. In June 2016 the school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are now on the next part of our journey to becoming a sustainably ‘Outstanding’ school in accordance with our core values of Everyone Learning and Everyone Caring.

Our truly comprehensive intake is a mixture of both rural and urban with strong ethnic diversity. We work in effective partnership with parents and our local community to ensure our students are happy at school and motivated to succeed. Meanwhile, our staff work exceptionally well together, providing a collaborative and supportive professional ethos.

As a Google Reference School, we are proud to develop cutting-edge practice in the use of computers and IT in the classroom. All students have access to their own personal chromebook in order to support their learning.

If you would like to know more, or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Pat Mason (HR Manager) on 01865 877634 or by email to pmason@wheatleypark.org. To find out more about the River Learning Trust, please visit www.riverlearningtrust.org. Full details and an application form can be found on our website: Vacancies. Please send completed applications to pmason@wheatleypark.org.

Wheatley Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and to preventing extremism. Wheatley Park School expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Wheatley Park School is an equal opportunities employer. 

Closing date: 9am Friday 2nd November 2018

Interview date: To be confirmed

Wheatley Park School, Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH

Tel: 01865 872441 Fax: 01865 877666
www.wheatleypark.org