Teacher of Science - Senior School - September 2021

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic NQT to join our Senior School in September 2021.

You will have a confident understanding of the curriculum for Science and show a real passion for your subject.  We would expect our new Science teacher to have excellent academic and professional qualifications and be able to maintain high standards of teaching and learning. As a teacher at Long Close School, you will have plenty of CPD opportunities for professional development and growth and you will be fully supported by an enthusiastic and passionate Head of Department.

Long Close is a happy and thriving independent school and we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and nurturing ethos.  Pupils are enthusiastic about Science, are keen to learn and demonstrate excellent conduct and behaviour.  The curriculum area is a very strong and generates outstanding results.

Our curricular and extra-curricular programme combined with excellent pastoral support reflect our commitment to the education of the whole child and ensure that our pupils benefit from a first-class education. Our teaching staff are all expected to make an active contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school and to be committed to the continuing development of teaching and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQT to begin their career within a small school.  Applicants will be joining a dedicated, supportive, and friendly team that are committed to providing an excellent education for all our pupils

You will:

• Be able to teach Science at KS3 - KS4:

• Be highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner who can ensure good progress for all

• Have a creative, forward thinking attitude and inspire pupils to succeed in Science

• Be unapologetically passionate about your subject:

• Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;

• Be hard-working with excellent organisational skills:

• Be an individual with a 'can do' approach willing to make a significant contribution to the life of the school

We offer:

• Supportive colleagues and community

• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils that are taught in small class sizes

• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school and wider Cognita group

• Competitive salary and contribution to the Teacher Pension Scheme

• Fee remission for children educated at Long Close School

• Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing 2-16 co-educational, independent day school, part of the Cognita group of schools.   If you are passionate about the life chances of young people and possess the expertise required to teach in an environment where children of mixed abilities excel, then we would love to hear from you.

Consistent with our traditional values, classes are small, behavioural standards are exceptional, and pastoral care is second to none. We are very focused on high quality teaching and learning and expect all of our pupils to make exceptional progress.

We are passion about supporting personal and professional development.  As a Cognita School, there are longer term career opportunities that exist in a company where our colleagues share ideas and practices from around the world. Cognita is an international family of over 70 schools in the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Please return your completed application form along with your CV and covering letter to:

Mrs C Andrews  - Long Close School Upton Court Road Slough SL3 7LU

We reserve the right to interview promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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Previous applicants need not apply