Teacher of Science
Risedale School
North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale. Recruitment allowance is available in the first year for an exceptional candidate (10% of annual salary)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 11 March 2018
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join a growing and increasingly successful team delivering science to the young people of Catterick.
If you are an exceptional and inspirational practitioner of science who would be able to support and add expertise to our team of teachers, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition who will challenge our students to make meaning in Science. The successful candidate will be a highly dynamic individual who consistently delivers innovative teaching and where possible has a proven track record of outstanding progress in external examinations.
Risedale Sports & Community College science department is committed to excellence in teaching and is led by a team of forward thinking, innovative and creative specialists. We pride ourselves on putting the students at the centre of all we do, from creating an engaging, positive, welcoming environment to exploring cutting edge pedagogy.
At KS4 students follow the AQA trilogy or separate science specification. We are committed to developing an investigative approach to learning, with engaging lessons that offer challenge to all. At KS3 we have used the end of levels as an opportunity to introduce a mastery learning approach. This has enabled us to refocus the students away from reductive number labels to a genuine pursuit of skills and understanding.
The successful candidate will be open to new ideas and committed to the philosophy of the team. The profession requires resilience, hard work, adaptability and a sense of humour. The college offers all employees bespoke training and support; a highly cohesive and supportive staff team; outstanding CPD including up to date individualised action research; the opportunity to develop skills and interest through extra-curricular clubs and a chance to join Risedale at a very important point in the school’s development.
Risedale Sports & Community College is a vibrant and happy place to learn, characterised by excellent relationships between staff, students and parents in the context of 'Learning and Achieving Together'. Students are at the heart of all that we do. The College currently has a population of 485 students aged 11-16 years and enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. It is expected to expand to between 600 and 800 students over the next decade as the population of Catterick Garrison increases by becoming a ‘Super Garrison’. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The College has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 40%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an integral part of the college’s distinctive character. Risedale is located in the beautiful county of North Yorkshire, bordering the North York Moors National Park, offering a high quality of life. The college is just a 5 minute drive from the A1(M) providing easy access to Teesside, Newcastle, York and the Leeds conurbation.
For further details relating to the job and an application form please visit our website http://www.risedale.org.uk/recruitment
Completed forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Colin Scott, Principal, Risedale Sports & Community College, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison. North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals or CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post. Applications must be sent personally by the applicant.
Visits to the college are welcomed and if you would like to visit then please contact Stephanie Blood on 01748 833501 Ext. 202 to arrange a suitable time.
Closing date: 12 a.m. midnight Sunday 11th March 2018.
Interviews will take place week commencing 26th March 2018.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Risedale Sports & Community College, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison DL9 4BD
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About Risedale School
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Risedale School is a coeducational community secondary school welcoming pupils aged 11 to 16. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children of any secondary school in the UK and this military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Risedale was inspected by Ofsted in November 2019 and the glowing report which followed saw the school being judged as 'Good' in all four areas of appraisal which includes; The Quality of Education; Behaviour and Attitudes; Personal Development; Leadership and Management. Click here to view our latest Ofsted Report. Justifiably proud of this accomplishment school staff are by no means complacent and know there is more work to be done and are enjoying the challenge. To view Risedale School's list of accreditations please click this link.
We are 'The Risedale Family' and together we are 'A family of learners'.
Mission Statement:
The Risedale family is committed to a positive future for all through a personalised learning journey.
Aims:
- Celebrate success, learn from mistakes
- Build resilience, accept challenge and strive for excellence
- Shape curriculum to discover, explore and build aspiration
Why work at Risedale?
There's something special about working at Risedale School. Our staff and pupils strive to be the very best they can be and work hard to support one another in their endeavours. There's a sense of pride that comes from working and studying at Risedale as we always try to make the most of ourselves as a school and as individuals.
Our staff genuinely care about our pupils and work hard to strengthen close relationships with our parents, whose support is invaluable. Risedale is an integral part of Catterick Garrison and beyond. We ensure that our links to other local stakeholders including schools, the military and civilian partners are always reinforced so that Risedale School truly is a central pillar of our community and an innovator for the success of our pupils. We believe that in preparing our pupils for life it is essential that their time at Risedale is a rounded and mindful experience. Pupils and staff work directly within the community providing a positive service and force for good; working in partnership with the Garrison Primary Schools, the military, Harewood Medical Practice, Tesco, the Fire Service, Catterick Leisure Centre, care homes as well as many local and national charities.
What can we offer you?
- The challenge of meaningful work – the opportunity to work in a unique school with a diverse community of pupils, many of who are from the military garrison, meeting their needs and nurturing aspiration
- Clear vision and strategic thinking lead to setting and achieving challenging goals. Working learning and achieving together
- CPD and career progression opportunities – a place to develop and share best practice so we can all succeed no matter where our future career paths may lead
- A supportive team – collaboration with partners from other schools, a place where friendships can be made and we all feel valued
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