Teacher of Science
Westborough High School
Kirklees
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- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS PLUS TLR (dependent upon experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2022
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
MPS/UPS PLUS TLR (dependent upon experience).
Westborough High School is a caring, vibrant and happy learning community. We value all our staff and work together to make a difference to children’s lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational teacher in science to join our school. This vacancy will suit a passionate teacher of science who would like to support the ongoing development of the science curriculum. Westborough has a strong and stable staffing platform and can develop staff whatever their career stage.
You will be joining a successful and well-established science team and are warmly welcome to a visit with our team leader/senior leader or headteacher.
The Ofsted inspection in 2017 designated the school as good, recognising that the ‘pace of improvement is rapid.’ Ofsted also commented on the ‘real community culture in the school.’ The school has a reputation for good educational standards, firm discipline and a caring ethos which focuses on the development of individuals.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
• Consistently deliver highly effective lessons in your subject area
• Have experience of developing effective teaching resources and strategies
• Have the skills and energy to inspire, lead and motivate others
As a valued member of our team we can offer:
• Clear and shared values and expectations
• A commitment to tailored professional development
• A stimulating work environment
• An experienced, highly committed and support leadership team
If you want to work with us on our journey to excellence, then we would like to hear from you.
The closing date for applications to be returned is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 23 May 2022 with interviews likely to take place on Thursday 26 May 2022.
How to apply:
Apply via the apply now button.
Completed applications should be returned to Fiona Sharp, PA to the Headteacher at the school or via email fsharp@w-h-s.org.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Westborough High School
- Westborough High School
- Stockhill Street, Dewsbury
- West Yorkshire
- WF13 2JE
- United Kingdom
Westborough High School is an 11-16 school with 950 pupils and around 140 staff. We are a caring, lively and vibrant learning community. Staff enjoy working at Westborough and are passionate about improving the educational experience of pupils. Respect, kindness and honesty are at the heart of the school. We work together to succeed and collaboration is central to our success.
Headteacher
Jennifer Cass
Our Location:
We are situated close to the M1 and M62 motorway networks providing easy access to the towns and cities of Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Halifax, yet close enough to be able to take advantage of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. There is a train station a 20 minute walk away with regular services to Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester.
Our Partnership:
Westborough High School has a Trust status bringing together Westborough with our partners The University of Huddersfield, Kirklees College and Kirklees Council to form a ‘Partnership of Strengths’.
What are the benefits?
- Our trust partners all have an interest in the development and education of the wider community which mirrors Westborough’s vision and aims.
- Westborough enjoys more flexibility – We are able to set our own admissions criteria (in accordance with the admissions code), employ our own staff and have responsibility for our school land and buildings.
- We are better able to support children and young people’s all-round development, helping to tackle issues of deprivation and social exclusion
- We are better placed to develop new and existing long-term partnerships.
- We gain access to the experience and expertise of our partners.
- We benefit from strengthened governance and leadership skills.
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