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Teacher of Science

Teacher of Science

John Mason School

Oxfordshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS (if post threshold)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
25 May 2022

Job overview

We are a friendly, caring and inclusive community:

Proud of our creativity

Passionate about learning

Keen to inspire

Valuing ourselves and each other

Determined to be the best that we can be

Teacher of Science

Salary Grade: MPS/UPS (if post threshold)

Contract Type: Permanent Part time (0.4-0.7)

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th May 9.00 am

Interview Date: Friday 27th May but should a suitable candidate be identified before the closing date, the vacancy may be closed early.

Start date: September 2022

The science faculty at John Mason School is research informed and has developed a knowledge rich curriculum offer. The team are dedicated to the principle that, if taught well, all students can be academically successful. Leaders in the department work to ensure positive staff wellbeing and manageable workload. We have fully resourced schemes of learning and centralised behavior system.

Applications are invited from reflective, disciplined, motivated and inspiring practitioners. The successful candidate will understand principles of a knowledge rich curriculum and have an understanding of relevant areas of cognitive science. They will be committed to personal development and will be well supported to improve as a teacher.

If you believe that all students can achieve and want to work as part of a supportive, research engaged team, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be:

  • passionate about their subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.
  • committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.
  • disciplined and able to work effectively as part of the team.
  • a role model for our students and staff.
  • committed to professional development

In return we will offer you:

  • a comprehensive program of professional development
  • the satisfaction of being part of a friendly, supportive and reflective team
  • well-resourced schemes of learning that will reduce workload
  •  students who have a desire to achieve and respect the school’s expectations.
  • excellent care and support for all staff.

If you would like more information about the faculty, email Andrew Stanger, Director of Science Andrew.stanger@johnmason.oxon.sch.uk

An application pack is available from the John Mason School website or from

recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org

CVs alone are not acceptable. 

Abingdon Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer that recognises the terms and conditions of maintained schools, including maternity benefits. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.


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About John Mason School

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+44 1235 524664

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John Mason School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form located in the market town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Named after a 16th-century diplomat, the school has around 1,000 pupils aged 11-18.

Originally a grammar school founded in 1960, John Mason School obtained academy status in 2014 and now operates under its own academy trust.

Head of School

Mr Adrian Rees

Values and vision

John Mason School seeks to provide a caring and inclusive community in which all children can learn. The secondary school’s curriculum is designed to promote creativity and independence among its students, in order to best prepare them for the world of work. The school has provision for students identified as Able, Gifted and Talented, with regular visits and talks.

Beyond its academic offering, John Mason School provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with sports, chess, creative writing, singing and even robotics clubs available to pupils.

Ofsted report

“The school has an extremely positive ethos which permeates all aspects of its work. This is considerably enhanced by students’ outstanding contribution to the life of the school and to the local community. The impact of this ethos is clear in the extent to which students feel safe in the school and by their extremely positive attitudes; the overwhelming majority enjoy coming to school. Teaching and other staff are proud to be part of the school.”

View John Mason School's latest Ofsted report

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