Teacher of Science (Physics)

Main Scale / Upper Pay Spine 

Permanent

September 2022

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly skilled physics specialist to teach across the age and ability range at KS3 and KS4 within a high achieving team. 

We are seeking to appoint a capable, dynamic and creative individual with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching science. The appointed candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and an ability to engage and inspire students of all ages and attainment levels. 

The Science department at Linton Village College is successful and highly regarded with a reputation for excellent standards of teaching and learning and strong academic outcomes. At Linton, we are committed to educating the whole child and offering a wide range of enrichment opportunities and STEM activities.

We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their career and are keen to recruit a capable and motivated teacher of science to contribute to the development of the curriculum and extra-curricular provision. The successful candidate will teach physics at Key Stage 4 and all sciences at Key Stage 3. The ability to teach Maths would also be welcomed. A Teaching and Learning responsibility and/or Recruitment and Retention payment may be available to the right candidate. 

Linton Village College is an ambitious and inclusive comprehensive 11-16 school at the heart of its local community. Ensuring a high-quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance. We are committed to offering enriching learning experiences and we strive for educational excellence. We have very high expectations and provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve.  

The school supports colleagues’ professional learning in national programmes as well as through a broad in-school and Trust-wide training offer. We also enjoy strong links with primary partner schools, sixth form colleges and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Our membership of Anglian Learning provides further opportunities for career development and collaboration. 

To find out more about this vacancy, please download an application form and information pack from our website at www.lvc.org. We welcome contact from interested candidates to discuss the role. Please contact humanresources@lvc.org to arrange to discuss the role or visit the school.  

The College supports flexible working and requests for flexibility in working arrangements/patterns will be considered. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd February 2022. 

Applications must be submitted on the College’s application form; CVs will not be accepted.

All staff share a commitment to Safeguarding and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check and other checks may be requested if applicable. We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.