Teacher of Science - Physics
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teacher Main Pay Scales
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2021
Job overview
Teacher of Science 0.8FTE – Physics specialism
Commencement Date: September 2021.
The Governors of King Ecgbert School are seeking to appoint a 0.8FTE (1FTE in the first year fixed term) Teacher of Science with a specialism in Physics, to commence September 2021 in this outstanding, system leading school at the heart of the Mercia Learning Trust.
The Science Department
The Science department is staffed with 16 highly qualified subject specialist teachers, combining experience, energy and commitment. This makes the science department a dynamic and exciting place to work. The department is supported by three highly qualified and experienced technicians.
The Science department is housed in a modern suite of eleven laboratories, one curriculum base and two preparation rooms along an entire wing of the school. Each teaching laboratory has an interactive whiteboard, and one of the laboratories is kept as a dry computer suite.
The department works closely as a team and continually review and modify the curriculum to serve the varied needs and aspirations of the students of the school. Department members are expected to make a full contribution to all aspects of the work of the department and to lead in particular projects.
Each member of the department is given a varied timetable that covers the age and ability range of the school. Department members teach all aspects of science in KS3, mainly their subject specialisms at KS4 and only their subject specialism at KS5.
We offer Combined Science and Triple Science at GCSE, with approximately 50% of the cohort opting on to each course. At sixth form level, we offer A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics plus level three BTEC in Applied Science.
We are also very keen on creating enrichment opportunities within Science; each year we run a trip to CERN in Geneva, an A level Biology field course at the North Yorkshire coast alongside other extra-curricular activities such as entering a team in the Top of the Bench Chemistry competition and a forensics afternoon with Y7. Examination results at GCSE and A level are outstanding.
King Ecgbert school is part of a successful academy trust (Mercia Learning Trust); this allows opportunities to work with other successful departments and leading professionals to constantly improve staff through specific and focussed CPD.
The Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date for applications is: Close of business on 12 May 2021
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 17 May 2021
Attached documents
About King Ecgbert School
- King Ecgbert School
- Totley Brook Road, Dore, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S17 3QU
- United Kingdom
About King Ecgbert School
King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students. Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school.
A 'System Leading School', and part of Mercia Learning Trust, King Ecgbert School is rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, was awarded World Class School status in 2018 and was voted World Class School of the Year in 2019.
Headteacher
Paul Haigh
Values and vision
At King Ecgbert School, we believe in academic excellence for all, showing respect at all times, and having high aspirations and personal goals that go beyond our time in school. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
Mercia Learning Trust’s mission is:
Working as individual schools, and in partnership, our singular intention is to ensure every pupil, whatever their background, will attend an exceptional school. We believe pupils should enjoy school, feel safe and fully supported, be inspired to learn, develop character and aspiration, and realise their full potential. We are so committed to pupil success and wellbeing that we choose to think of every pupil we serve as if they are our own, and to measure our actions and impact against this.
Ofsted
“Overall, students make outstanding progress. The proportion of students achieving the highest grades at both GCSE and A Level is consistently well above average.”
“Disabled students and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress as a result of excellent, targeted interventions. Students with autism spectrum conditions receive outstanding care and guidance to support their achievement.”
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