Teacher of Science
St Birinus School
OX11 8AZ
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 28 February 2022
Job overview
Age Range:
11-18, 794 on roll in Years 7 – 11, with 320 students in a cooperative Sixth Form shared with Didcot Girls' School
Role commences:
September 2022 (for the right candidate, there is a possibility that this role could start earlier in this academic year, eg July for ECTs)
We are hugely proud of our school community. The ethos of an all boys’ school is literally written all over the walls of the school and we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment in which all boys thrive. Progress measures are very strong and our results are highly impressive within the context of boys’ achievement nationally.
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of Science (any specialism) to join our dynamic team in our state-of-the-art Science Centre.
We offer excellent career development opportunities and a highly supportive working environment. If you have the ability to inspire and motivate others, are driven towards the highest standards of Teaching and Learning and are unrelenting in your pursuit of all students having no barriers to what they can achieve, we should be delighted to receive your application.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession. We are happy to discuss part-time working arrangements, if desired.
Please download and complete the SBS Teaching Staff application form from our website:
www.st-birinus-school.org.uk/331/staff-vacancies and send it to vacancy@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk .
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 28th February 2022. Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended. Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the Head Teacher’s PA to arrange a visit, either by email hcliff@st-birinus.oxon.sch.uk or by calling 01235 814444.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 7th March 2022.
Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and identity documents to interview.
Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.
St Birinus School is a Family Friendly School, committed to supporting our staff so that they can carve out a professional and personal life that is fulfilling and balanced.
Our RET Staff Charter summarises the commitment we make to all staff who join and work at Ridgeway Education Trust.
We are committed to expressing our values of high quality learning, respectful relationships and an inclusive environment in the day to day experience of staff and students throughout the school.
St Birinus School is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About St Birinus School
St Birinus School is a secondary academy for boys aged 11-18, based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. On 1st September 2015, St Birinus School joined together with Didcot Girls’ School under the Didcot Academy of Schools multi-academy trust.
Headteacher
William Manning, BA (Hons)
Values and vision
St Birinus School expects its teachers to set high standards for behaviour, uniform and equipment. Staff carefully plan activities that will engage students of all aptitudes and abilities. They instil in students a spirit of enquiry and genuine curiosity about the world around them.
The secondary school has a wide range of activities for students to embrace, including teams, bands, clubs and productions for pupils of all abilities, aptitudes and interests. From weightlifting to Warhammer (both of which are extremely popular), there is something for everyone.
Ofsted report
“Most pupils are confident about whether they are on track to achieve their target grade and if not what they need to do to improve… Pupils are safe and well cared for in the school. There are good procedures in place and policies are regularly reviewed; record-keeping is comprehensive and all staff training is up to date. Governors are also appropriately trained and knowledgeable about safeguarding, meeting regularly with school staff so that they have good oversight of the procedures and practices in place.”
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