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Teacher of Science (Full or Part Time)

Teacher of Science (Full or Part Time)

Ashlyns School

Hertfordshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Either after May half term or September 2021
Apply by:
24 May 2021

Job overview

Our well-resourced Science Faculty has an opportunity for a colleague to join the team from either May half term or September 2021.  Ashlyns is an over-subscribed school that achieves excellent results at KS4 and KS5. We have fantastic facilities and rich history and ethos.

The attached Recruitment Information booklet gives more information about life at Ashlyns and why it's a superb place to teach and work. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach all 3 Sciences to KS4, hold a Science degree, be committed to raising achievement, and delivering excellent teaching and learning. With great career opportunities and a dynamic environment for learning, we invite applications from NQTs as well as more experienced colleagues. 

We would be delighted to show you around our school. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment:  Clare Richardson / 01442 863 605 I

f you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Richardson.

Key dates:

Application closes: 9am, 24th May 2021

Interviews: Shortly after the closing date

To apply:

Please use the 'apply for this job' button to apply online. Please note late applications will not be accepted. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

  1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
  2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection PolicySafer Recruitiment Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.

Closing date: 24/05/2021 09:00:00

Interview date: Applicants will be advised as soon as possible

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com

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About Ashlyns School

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  • Ashlyns School
  • Chesham Road, Berkhamsted
  • Hertfordshire
  • HP4 3AH
  • United Kingdom
+44 1442 863605

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Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school in the historic market town of Berkhamsted.

Headteacher:  James Shapland

Set in magnificent grounds, the school blends beautiful listed buildings with modern and exciting developments.  It has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years with continuing improvements in progress.

Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school with in excess of 1500 students including a growing and successful Sixth Form.  The school was confirmed ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2023 with an ‘Outstanding’ Sixth Form provision.  View our Ofsted report here.

We are a thriving school with a rich heritage. Originally established for the most vulnerable in society, our focus on helping all students to be the very best versions of themselves is central to all we do. It’s our aim that work and study should be joyful; the staff and students at Ashlyns help to create the atmosphere for this to happen. There is a palpable sense of community, professionalism and a culture of high expectations, all of which are underpinned by ethical leadership.

View our school prospectus and recent videos here.

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