Teacher of Science (Possible TLR available)
Hurstmere School
Bexley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (Outer London) A Teaching and Learning Responsibility and related payment may be available for an appropriately experienced candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join the Science Department from September 2019. The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-looking department. They will have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice and the ability to contribute towards raising student achievement. There is a TLR payment avaialble for a candidate with the right experience to support the current Head of Department.
Applications from both new entrants to the profession and experienced teachers are welcomed.
We seek to appoint a person who has:
- an ability to teach across all key stages and deliver stimulating lessons
- commitment to raising student achievement
- an ability to inspire learning in Science
Hurstmere School is an oversubscribed, non-selective Academy for 11-16 year old boys with enthusiastic students, a dedicated staff and supportive governors. Our committed and well qualified teachers offer challenge, encouragement and support in order that boys may achieve their full potential. Hurstmere School is committed to ensuring colleagues achieve an effective work-life balance, in order that the students are served by motivated, inspirational teachers. The provision of Continuing Professional Development opportunities is central to the school’s pledge to further develop teachers at every stage of their career.
Hurstmere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other employment checks.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
To apply please complete the application form below.
For further information please contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs C Murphy on info@hurstmere.org.uk or 020 8300 5665.
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About Hurstmere School
About Hurstmere School
Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup. It is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do. The school has approximately 1,040 students on record.
Hurstmere School is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.
Vision and values
Hurstmere School’s vision is for our students to 'Believe and Achieve'; to be the best that they can be. By promoting high aspiration and fostering a confident, self-belief that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve.
Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other. Our students are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.
We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and students of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.
We are committed to a strong home-school partnership and believe the whole community can contribute to the progress of our students as they journey through Hurstmere School, to sixth form, apprenticeships, university, the workplace and beyond.
Principal
Mrs L L Bennett
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