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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Chestnut Grove Academy

London

Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
5 June 2023

Job overview

We seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher of Science to teach their chosen subject specialism up to A Level and general Science at KS3. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are all popular subjects at GCSE and A Level.

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London. We have recently completed a multi-million pound building programme which has provided staff and students with modern facilities. Our motto is a ‘Creative Learning Community’, demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum. The school has won a number of awards for its inclusive approach including UNICEF Gold Status (2022).

The Chestnut Grove curriculum provides a rigorous, knowledge-rich, transformational education, encapsulated through our PROUD values, which prepares our students to succeed at university and lead fulfilling lives. It is the embodiment of our ethos of a creative learning community, which marries traditional values with dynamic approaches to teaching and learning.

This post is suitable for an ECT, for whom excellent support would be available. As the lead partner in the Wandle Learning Partnership we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development.

The Wandle Learning Trust values the diversity of our students and is proud to inspire them through representative teaching and support staff. We aim to select all staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, gender reassignment, sexuality or other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Further information and an application pack is available from the Trust’s website: www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

CLOSING DATE: Monday 5th June, 2023 at 9am

ALL POSTS SUBJECT TO DBS CHECKS

Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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About Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London, with a number of awards for its inclusive approach including UNICEF Gold Status (2022). 

Creativity underpins the vision and ethos of Chestnut Grove Academy and it is enshrined in our motto ‘A Creative Learning Community’. Underpinning our motto is our mantra ‘PROUD’ which reflects our values of Positive, Resilience, Open-minded, Unified and Determined.

Academic excellence is the foundation of a Chestnut Grove education. We achieve some outstanding examination results, with students making excellent progress at both GCSE and A Level. This has enabled a record number of our students to gain entry into the University of their choice, with many heading off to Russell Group universities including Oxbridge.

When students join Chestnut Grove they become part of a vibrant and cohesive community where the child’s social development is valued just as much as his or her academic development.

Chestnut Grove has  undergone a multi-million pound building programme which has provided staff and students with a modern buildings and facilities. Chestnut Grove is also proud to be part of the Wandle Learning Trust.

Christian Kingsley

Co-CEO

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