Teacher of Science
Belvidere School
Shropshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2016
Job overview
We wish to appoint a Teacher of Science on a temporary contract, to cover maternity, from January 2017. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to teach the chemistry elements of our current GCSE courses. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking a full time position, although a part-time position of around 0.8fte is also a possibility.
Science results at Belvidere have been strong for many years, and the successful candidate will join an exceptionally strong team of teachers.
Belvidere School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 comprehensive school in the county town of Shrewsbury. Exam results are excellent. Our figures for 5 A*-C (including English and Maths) and our Value Added scores are consistently high. In 2013 Ofsted rated the school as “Outstanding” in all areas.
For further information, please visit our website at www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 4th November, 2016 at 12 noon.
Belvidere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Belvidere School
Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Belvidere School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school for children aged between 11 and 16. It is a non-denominational community establishment. At present, there are approximately 850 students enrolled at the school.
In Summer 2024 we will be moving into a brand new state-of-the-art school building, which is an exciting development in the life of our school.
Values and Vision
We aim to inspire and challenge our learners during their five-year journey in a community to which they belong, giving them the skills and confidence to believe in themselves and their abilities, ensuring they unlock their potential to succeed.
Our key values - Belong, Believe, Succeed - underpin all that we do.
Key features of our ethos and values are met by:
- High academic aspirations for all our students, whatever their ability or prior attainment. Developing a lifelong love of learning.
- Maintaining expectations of outstanding personal conduct, with a focus on behaviour for learning
- Developing respect for the self and for others.
- Promoting an understanding of right and wrong, and the need to respect the laws of the country.
- Developing students’ understanding of the town, county and country in which they live.
- Promoting understanding and tolerance of different faiths, cultures, nationalities and backgrounds.
- Teaching our students about their democratic rights and responsibilities as citizens of Great Britain and the world.
- Promoting equal opportunities for all. We work closely with our students, their parents and carers to ensure that we are an inclusive and welcoming community that values everyone’s contribution.
View Belvidere School’s latest Ofsted report
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