Teacher of Science (Part-time)
Darrick Wood School
Orpington, Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2018
Job overview
Darrick Wood require, from September 2018, a well-qualified and ambitious part-time Teacher of Science. You will be working in a forward looking and supportive faculty with successful and committed staff.
There are twelve modern laboratories, most of which have been newly refurbished, to provide an efficient and pleasant working environment. All Chemistry laboratories have a fume cupboard and all laboratories are connected to the school’s computer network. All laboratories are fitted with Hitachi Interactive Whiteboards.
There are seventeen science teachers and three technicians with one assistant technician under the direction of three Heads of Department. The Head of Chemistry is also Head of Faculty.
Although there are discrete Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments, the communal office and staff room ensure that there is a free exchange of ideas. This arrangement has done much to foster the hardworking, mutually supportive and friendly atmosphere that characterises the Faculty.
Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 eight form entry mixed comprehensive, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site in a pleasant catchment area. The School consistently achieves excellent results, was judged to be ‘outstanding’ in its last OFSTED inspection, and was designated a Teaching School in 2013. In 2015 we were proud to be awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark. The School provides very good opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff.
Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Closing date for applications: please submit by noon, Friday 20th April 2018
An application form and job description is available on our website via the apply button. Please note only applications submitted on the School’s application form will be considered.
Any queries please telephone Mrs Deborah Crockett, Human Resources.
About Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood School is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy for 1700 children aged 11-18. It is situated in Orpington, Kent. In its most recent inspection by Ofsted (May 2024) the School was judged as “Good” in all areas.
The school was founded in 1975. In June 2004, it was awarded specialist status in technology. In 2010, Darrick Wood converted to academy status and a new Sixth-Form building was completed.
In 2015, the secondary school was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark.
Headteacher
Dr Martin Airey
Values and vision
Parents, pupils and staff agree that the School’s core values are respect, honesty and responsibility. These combine with an ethos of high expectation, where the whole School community works together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all. This is all encapsulated within the School’s motto Revereor Vitam, to have a reverence for life. We seek to provide a caring, secure and disciplined environment in which all can learn and flourish. Darrick Wood School provides a broad and balanced curriculum founded on strong academic traditions, and encourages students to further develop through participation in a wide range of enrichment activities.
Ofsted report
“Inclusion is at the heart of the school and evident in the way that all pupils are welcomed, whatever their aptitude or need."
“Pupils attain well in their GCSEs. In the sixth form, the range of subjects remains extensive, and results at A level and in vocational examinations are strong."
"The school is vigilant about safeguarding and follows up identified needs diligently, including pupils’ absence from school. As a result, attendance is strong."
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a good deal."
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