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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

Lancashire

  • £28,000 - £43,685 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
18 April 2023

Job overview

Is Teaching your passion? Would you like to work at a School that not only encourages progression but also helps to develop you professionally for the next stage of your career?

The staff at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form are a caring, supportive team who are passionate about the well-being of our learning community and are dedicated to ensuring the success of the students and the School. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 established that the school is now firmly ‘Good’, and that safety, good behaviour and high expectations permeate every part of school life. The report also notes that; “Teachers enjoy working at the school. They feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors”.  Visitors to Moor Park consistently comment on the warm, sociable and friendly atmosphere within our School and the polite and enthusiastic nature of our students. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at Moor Park and are excited about the future ahead.

An exciting opportunity exists for an exceptional candidate to join our Science Faculty. The successful candidate will be able to teach general science at KS3/KS4. An ability to teach KS4 Engineering and/or Physics is desirable but not essential. As a Faculty, we believe all students are destined for greatness, and so wish to appoint a committed, dynamic and ambitious teacher, one who aspires to be an outstanding practitioner and an influential role model for our students. Our Faculty thrives on transforming lives and opportunities of our students, if you can do the same, we welcome your application.

 We can offer:

·        a warm and welcoming School with friendly and enthusiastic students who enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment;

·        high expectations of ourselves and the students in relation to behaviour and academic and creative progress;

·        a School valued and supported by Governors, Senior Leadership Team, parents and the community;

·        a School and Senior Leadership Team that allows you to be inspirational, proactive and play an active part in our school improvement;

·        tailored CPD with a strong commitment on developing individual career paths which supports and stimulates professional growth;

·        a School that welcomes new ideas with energy and enthusiasm;

·        a successful and forward-looking School with outstanding facilities.

 We are looking for someone who:

·        is an outstanding teacher, or a teacher with outstanding potential;

·        can teach general science at KS3/KS4 with an ability to teach KS4 Engineering and/or Physics desirable;

·        has excellent subject knowledge and high expectations;

·        is passionate about developing teaching and learning styles;

·        is a team player committed to excellence for all students;

·        can demonstrate passion for their subject and convey this in a classroom setting;

·        has a keen desire to work collaboratively with all colleagues to make a greater impact on student progress.

We believe that Moor Park is a remarkable School and if you would like to see this for yourself, we would be delighted to arrange a visit for you prior to making an application. Please email Angela Marsden, Assistant School Business Manager at vacancies@moorpark.mp to arrange this.

Applicants are thanked for their interest in Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK. 

 

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About Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

Situated in the heart of the North West of England, Preston is one of the most networked cities in the country, with excellent motorway and transport links providing easy access to the coastline, Lake District, the Pennines and the larger cultural cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is a small and popular 11-18 Foundation School serving a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of Preston, Lancashire. Set alongside a large and beautiful heritage park, Moor Park prides itself on bringing the very best of its historical grammar school traditions into a modern and dynamic context that inspires excellence in all we do.  We are proud of our school and grateful to work in the heart of this diverse and vibrant community.

The school is at a very exciting time in its development.  The current Headteacher was appointed in January 2017 and in 2018 we were the most improved secondary school in Lancashire, our standards continue to go from strength to strength.  Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 established that the school is now firmly ‘Good’ and that safety, good behaviour and high expectations permeate every part of school life. The report also notes that; “Teachers enjoy working at the school. They feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors.”

The professional development of the staff remains a high priority and our excellent provision was praised by Ofsted. We are fully committed to professional learning and we invest in our staff and invest heavily in their professional development.  We promote vibrant professional discourse and we develop careers. We want to create a healthy profession as well as a healthy school.  This commitment to our staff is contained in our Wellbeing Charter which guarantees that the emotional and physical wellbeing of our staff is given top priority.

Our mission statement is simple. We exist so that all students will be able to access higher education and participate in our modern democracy. This starts with high quality teaching.  Our teachers are committed to offering excellence for all students, regardless of their backgrounds and abilities. We believe in exemplary behaviour, that our young people should be positive role models for other students and for their communities. We believe in offering a broad academic curriculum that gives all students access to further education and employment. We offer high quality enrichment activities that prepare our students for the world outside school and help them to enjoy sport, music and the arts. Finally, we have high expectations because every child is known, they all get the opportunity to achieve their best.


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