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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

Laurel Park School

N14 7HY

  • £32,407 - £48,055 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Mainscale/ Upper Outer London
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Summer 2023
Apply by:
1 February 2023

Job overview

Salary: Main/ Upper - Outer London

Contract: Full or Part time

It is a really exciting time to join Broomfield as we are on a school improvement journey. If you are someone with ideas, ambition, drive, and a commitment to changing lives, then we are the school for you.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective teacher of Science with fantastic opportunities to develop their teaching and learning. Like us, you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking. You will also have exceptional subject knowledge, a desire to positively impact upon pupil’ learning and a firm commitment to high academic achievement. Above all you will be dedicated to giving all our pupils an outstanding education.

It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidate must able to teach all sciences up to KS4. 

Broomfield is a small community school with a family atmosphere located in Palmers Green/New Southgate.

Our vision is to ensure all pupils have a quality academic education and enrichment experience that prepares them for 21st century life. We are a successful school that is built on the foundations of high expectations, mutual respect, support and celebration of identity.

Broomfield’s role goes beyond education in the classroom and we ensure that all pupils have access to a wealth of enrichment activities both in school and on educational visits. Our extensive enrichment programme consisting of online societies, clubs and events provide our pupils with opportunities to embrace challenges. Remarkable talents and aspirations from pupils inspire the whole school community, making Broomfield a truly memorable place to learn.

The combination of impressive facilities, a broad and balanced curriculum, a passionate and dedicated teaching staff, supported by a strong leadership team guarantees our pupils’ success and enjoyment in their time at Broomfield. Every child is understood for the person they are and will become. They are supported through their challenges, and their accomplishments are celebrated. 

About the school:

https://www.broomfield.enfield.sch.uk 

Why work for us?

The school offers:   

  • A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing   
  • Excellent support for ECT's  
  • High quality training and support   
  • A clear career pathway   
  • Employee assistance programme   
  • Employee discount schemes via CSSC   
  • Free lunch for all staff in our canteen


Please see the job description and person specification for further information on this post.

The closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 1st February 2023

We reserve the right to interview and appoint to this position prior to the closing date.

RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

The school is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, workers, potential staff/workers and users of its services regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, social, marital or civil status, pregnancy or maternity reasons, having responsibility for dependants, Trade Union involvement or any other grounds irrelevant to the role or service in question. Similarly, the school will not treat unfairly, or discriminate against, anyone with a criminal record. Having a criminal record does not mean that an individual will automatically be prevented from obtaining employment or working in this school. 

The school has a ‘Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders’ which is available on request. The school also adheres to the principles of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice. Applicants are made aware of the Code, which can be located at https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/474742/Code_of_Practice_for_Disclosure_and_Barring_Service_Nov_15.pdf 

The school also requires consent from applicants to carry out online searches of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview.

Broomfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

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About Laurel Park School

As soon as visitors come to Laurel Park, they are struck by the warmth and family feel of the school where students and staff are happy and successful. We are committed to working with talented individuals who share our vision and values and celebrate the best in everyone. Nurturing the best talent in diverse roles is what we are about.

The combination of impressive facilities, a broad and balanced curriculum, a passionate and dedicated teaching staff, supported by a strong leadership team guarantees our pupils’ success and enjoyment in their time at Laurel Park. Every child is understood for the person they are and will become. They are supported through their challenges, and their accomplishments are celebrated.

What’s unique about us:

  • A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
  • High quality training and support
  • A clear career pathway
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Employee discount schemes via CSSC
  • Early Wednesday finish for students so staff have high quality CPD, but wonderful Wednesdays will also be the slot for meetings and parent evenings
  • Two week October half term
  • Live marking in the classroom - the there and then feedback is the most powerful
  • All staff have a well-being day - you can choose any day across the academic year
  • Enhanced PPA time
  • All staff can have a free school meal everyday, cooked by our great Chef educator
  • An excellent pastoral team who oversee and manage behaviour so that teachers can just focus on their teaching
  • Staff socials and quizzes


Supporting high quality teaching is pivotal in improving children’s outcomes.

Here at Laurel Park School your Training and Development is important to us. There are opportunities to develop and grow yourself and we encourage that you take positive steps to embrace these opportunities.

Every Wednesday afternoon the staff receive professional development training. The range of training on offer is vast including - supporting EAL students, Using Artificial Intelligence for reducing workload, safeguarding, managing behaviour, phonics and adaptive teaching strategies.  We meet termly to share good practice through Teach Meets and every teacher chooses a Teaching & Learning working group to develop a greater understanding of that area. These groups include foci like ‘raising achievement of boys’, ‘developing expectations for exercise books’ and ‘developing extended writing skills’.

If you are interested please get in touch - We are happy to answer any questions and take you on a tour of the school. Find out more at www.laurelparkschool.co.uk

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Applications closed