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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Castle Donington College

Leicestershire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2016
Apply by:
12 May 2016

Job overview

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Castle Donington College has all the makings of an outstanding school. The pupils, staff, parents and community are lovely and we are very proud of that. You will have the chance to be involved in plans for age range change to 11 – 16. You will be part of a team that gets a school to outstanding; will be able to learn and share practice with experienced and highly effective colleagues and will work with an OFSTED inspector Principal as well as a highly successful senior and middle leadership team.

The College currently educates pupils within the 10 - 14 age range but is particularly looking for applicants with Key Stage 4 experience ready for our 2017 change to an 11-16 school.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher with the highest personal academic and professional standards to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching which will contribute to further increases in the achievement and attainment of all pupils and care about as well as respect their work with pupils.

We provide all new staff with a coherent programme of support through induction and we have a strong commitment to CPD and career progression.

This is an important appointment for us so we would welcome and encourage prospective candidates to come and see us and get a feel for our school.

Please note that references will be sought for all candidates prior to interview.

How to apply

1. Complete the application form and attach a letter of application, no more than two sides of A4, which sets out your experience to date, and the contribution you feel you could make to our College and to the continued improvement of the pupil outcomes.

2. Email the application form and letter to: cclay@castledonington.leics.sch.uk 

Or post in an envelope clearly marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: Mrs Christine Clay, Business Manager, Castle Donington College, Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2LN

Closing date for applications: 10am Friday 13th May 2016
Interviews will be held: Friday 20th May 2016

Castle Donington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all positions in the school will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barred Service Certificate.

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1998 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality and Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

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About Castle Donington College

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Castle Donington College is a small 11-16 school. In September 2022 we expect around 650 students on role across five year groups (Years 7 to 11). In January this year, we chose to join the East Midlands Education Trust, a successful and thriving partnership of high achieving schools. The College is situated on the North West edge of Leicestershire on the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire border and within 30 minutes’ drive of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and Burton, being close to the M1 and A50.

We consider traditional values to be important and aim to provide individual care and attention for each child and to create a stimulating environment. As a smaller school we know our pupils and their needs well so that effective teaching and learning can take place. Castle Donington College has the highest expectations of its students both academically and socially. We care passionately about the quality of education we provide.

We believe we have the makings of an outstanding school. In January 2019 we received an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ and continue to strive for excellence in all things. We are very proud of our community and the students we serve. The future is exciting and you can be part of this.


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