Teacher of Science
Christ the King College
Isle of Wight
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS depending on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2020
Job overview
We are seeking a well-qualified and experienced teacher to join our well-resourced Science department. You would be joining a large group of experienced and friendly, specialist staff, who all contribute to the department's teaching at KS3 and work together to ensure our good GCSE results. We offer a wide variety of enrichment trips and STEM activities and believe these are important for our students.
For the right candidate, there would be the possibility of A level teaching, especially in chemistry or physics. Our students make exceptional progress at A level but we welcome applications from teachers from any discipline.
The successful candidate will have the ability and motivation to inspire our students and to enthuse a passion for their subject in them. Through the continued development of outstanding teaching and learning, you will ensure that our students achieve the highest possible outcomes.
A determination for our students to achieve the highest standards are essential. Experience within the secondary school sector and an understanding of the distinctiveness of a Christian College are desirable.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be well qualified in their subject
- be passionate about their subject and a committed team player
- be able to teach their subject at Key Stage 3 to 5
- be able to motivate and inspire students
- have the desire to continuously develop to be an outstanding teacher
- be committed to our Christian ethos and values and our high expectations
In return, we offer the opportunity to join a school who:
- offers the opportunity to work within a successful church school community
- offers the opportunity to further develop your unique skills and talents for the good of our students
- has a successful and thriving sixth form
- is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the idyllic countryside, breathtaking coastal scenery, an abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy and a peaceful island atmosphere
- offers a wide range of staff benefits, including Lifestyle Package with many retail and holiday discounts, a Green Car Leasing Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicants will be expected to undertake enhanced DBS checks.
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About Christ the King College
Located just off the South Coast of England the Isle of Wight is one the UK's most popular destinations. Steeped in History and Culture the Island is home to approximately 140,000 people and has something for everyone. From superb summer music festivals with world class line-ups to sailing and outdoor sports, as well as some truly stunning beaches and countryside, the Island has it all to offer to individuals and families of any age or interest.
The Isle of Wight also has some of the most competitively priced property in the South of England, for both purchasing and renting. Southampton and Portsmouth are only a short ferry crossing away and London is approximately 2 hours away by train and ferry.
Christ the King College is the first and only joined 11-18 Church of England and Catholic Secondary College on the Isle of Wight. It has been formed in 2008 by the amalgamation of two highly popular and successful schools and offers a Christian based education for its students. The College draws its students from across the Island and provides a unique opportunity to give children continuity in Christian education.
It is our firm belief that the best education combines high standards of academic achievement with strong moral and spiritual guidance. Education should provide opportunities for every individual child to succeed in a variety of ways, preparing young people for a future in which they can thrive in their chosen career paths in addition to becoming responsible, caring citizens. Furthermore, learning should be fun, students should feel happy and safe and every individual should experience success.
We work hard at Christ the King College to achieve this for our students. Christ the King College is proud of its ethos, its all-round high standards and its strong emphasis on personal development. We offer families the opportunity of exceptional education in a strong, Christian context. We believe children deserve the best education possible and values that prepare them for the future. We are committed to providing both.
Christ the King College is a Christian 11-18 secondary school with a cohort of about 1200 students, about 200 of which in the Sixth Form. The College has a track record in achieving high outcomes for its students. Indeed, we believe that Christ the King College is a very special place to be. We are proud of our wonderful students, the dedicated staff and the supportive governors and parents. We have an outstanding vision for our young people.
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