Teacher of Science (KS3-5)
Westminster City School
Westminster
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS up to £46,828
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2017 - earlier start considered
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2016
Job overview
Recruitment incentive a possibility for an outstanding candidate. Chemistry preferred.
2016 GCSE Results
71% 5+ A*- C including English & Mathematics
89% make 3 levels of progress in English
85% make 3 levels of progress in Maths
20% English Baccalaureate
“The progress of students in the school has improved rapidly since it gained academy status and students’ overall achievement is good.” OFSTED 2013
Westminster City School is a successful 11-18 boys’ Christian non-denominational comprehensive academy with a mixed sixth form. Ours is a lively and vibrant learning community situated in the heart of central London with all the challenges and advantages of an inner city school. The school was judged as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in early 2013 with an outstanding curriculum and governance. We are not complacent and are pro-active in our ambition to become recognised as an “Outstanding” school.
Our GCSE outcomes in 2016 were outstanding. Science is a high performing department with 92% of pupils securing A*-C in additional science.
You like us, will share our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting. We are therefore seeking to recruit an inspirational, professional and highly skilled teacher of Science. You will have a track record of delivering consistently good and often outstanding lessons. You will have the opportunity to teach at KS5, in KS3-4 you will be teaching across all science disciplines.
We believe in developing our staff and have a dynamic and supportive management team and an effective CPD programme which includes a regular teaching and learning forum.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers or NQTs and will consider applicants requesting to work part-time.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
If you would like to discuss the role informally with the Headmaster or to arrange an appointment to visit the school please e-mail l.ellens@wcsch.com (Headmaster’s PA). You may also wish to visit our website www.wcsch.com to read more about the school.
Closing date: Monday 5th December 2016 at 09:00
Interview will take place later that week.
Westminster City School, Striving for Excellence, Learning for Life 55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ T 020 7963 6300
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About Westminster City School
Westminster City School is a proudly comprehensive school for boys, with an exceptionally popular mixed sixth form, in central London, close to Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Our founders adopted the motto Unitate Fortior – Strength in Unity. It is a sentiment that is as important to our School today as it was when it first opened in 1877.
We draw much from our rich history to ensure that everyone within our School’s multi-faith, multi-cultural and forward-thinking community is equipped with the skills and attributes to succeed in the twenty-first century. We are proud of this diversity which ensures our School is a true reflection of the modern city we live in.
Life at Westminster City School is demanding and rewarding, and enriches all within our proud community. Our School offers exceptional learning opportunities within an inclusive community. Our dynamic Christian foundation and rich heritage help equip each person with the life-skills needed to flourish.
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