Teacher of Science
St Bede's School
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS - Surrey Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2020
- Apply by:
- 17 February 2020
Job overview
We have a full time vacancy for a teacher of science to join us in September 2020; the ability to teach physics to KS5 would be desirable but is not essential.
The science department are a focused enthusiastic team who are always looking for ways to make learning fun for students but allowing them to progress to their full potential.
The department is based in two new purpose-built buildings, with 15 fully equipped laboratories and three well stocked preparation rooms. Each laboratory is installed with a projector, and a wireless keyboard and mouse. The department also has a class set of netbooks and chromebooks for use with students and ICT rooms are available to book in the ICT department. We have wireless internet access throughout the department and many software packages installed on the school network.
At years 7 and 8 pupils are taught as mixed ability groups and are put in sets in year 9 based on their 3 interim exam marks taken in year 8. Pupils are given targets at the start of each year and tested each term in years 7 and 8 to assess attainment and progress against their targets. In year 9 pupils are also given 3 exams throughout the year, with the first 2 deciding the pupils that will go on to study Triple Science in Year 10.
All KS3 students are assessed after modules using unit tests and practical investigations, and they formatively assess themselves using differentiated progress tracker sheets. At KS3 we currently use Collins Connect with fully written SOW for years 7, 8 and 9.
At Key Stage 4 pupils are are set according to ability and entered for AQA Double Award Trilogy Science in Year 10/11 or more able pupils will gain 3 GCSEs in biology, chemistry and physics. Pupils use Oxford AQA textbooks in school and have homework books to work from at home. Pupils also have access to online text books via Kerboodle. Revision guides can also be purchased from school. After school revision sessions are offered to pupils after school prior to their exams.
In 2019 81 % of year 11 pupils achieved 99-44 in double award science (national 56%) and 78% (national 42%), 75% (National 44%) and 75% (National 44%) achieved level 9/7 in biology, chemistry and physics respectively.
We have a very strong sixth form uptake of sciences.. We follow OCR specifications in biology, chemistry and physics. In 2019 63% of pupils at A2 achieved A*-C in biology, 59% in chemistry and 62% in physics.
Pupils are given the opportunity to get involved and in external science competitions and courses to enrich the learning of the more able.
Why work for us?
St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.
NQTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre.
The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside . Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.
We welcome visits prior to application (but appreciate that it is not possible for everyone to do so). If you would like to arrange a visit please email jobs@st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk.
Please see our staff prospectus for more information about working at St Bede's School.
Attached documents
About St Bede's School
Welcome to the recruitment web site for St Bede's School where you will find details of current vacancies for both Teaching and Support Staff.
Please return to the site at another time if you do not find any suitable vacancies today. We update this page regularly, and may have something of interest to you soon.
For notice of vacancies as they are posted you can also follow us on LinkedIn.
We offer initial Teacher Training through the i2i Partnership, an alliance of Surrey and Hampshire secondary schools. The partnership's prime focus is school-based teacher training through our SCITT, Teach@Weydon and School Direct programmes. We provide those entering the profession with world class training and all programmes lead to QTS and offer PGCE. For further information about local training or to register interest please visit i2i Partnership.
In March 2023 Ofsted carried out an inspection of St Bede’s and judged the school outstanding.
St Bede’s is a good place to work. The community is vibrant, focused on learning and caring for our students. Staff relationships are very strong, supportive and welcoming. Our students like the school and behaviour is outstanding. We have approximately 1900 mixed ability students aged 11-18. This includes over 300 studying academic courses in the sixth form. Our GCSE exam results make us one of the highest performing non-selective state schools in the country reflecting the very effective three way partnership we enjoy; hardworking pupils, committed staff and supportive parents.
We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. Whatever your level of experience, and regardless of whether you are a teacher or member of support staff, this is a school where you will have opportunity to develop. Teachers in their ECT years benefit from an excellent level of support through mentoring and a full ECT programme.
St Bede’s is unique. This is the only state-funded school where Anglicans, Roman Catholic and the Free Churches are bound together in a formal partnership to provide a common Christian education, which values the distinctive contribution of each tradition. St Bede’s is a charitable trust jointly held by the Anglican Diocese of Southwark and the RC Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. Staff can be of any religion, or none at all, but must be able to support the ethos of the school.
Our facilities are very good; staff have free access to fitness facilities and there is very good on-site catering. Teaching and support staff have opportunities to be involved in a very wide range of activities and visits. We are situated in Redhill Surrey with good transport links to both London and the south coast. We are very close to beautiful countryside. This area offers the best of all worlds!
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Only applications made on our School Application form will be considered; we do not accept CVs or unsolicited testimonials. It is our policy always to request references prior to interview.
If you wish to speak to someone about employment at St Bede’s School please ring our People Team on 01737 214 048. Email enquiries should be sent to peopleteam@st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk.
Our staff prospectus provides more information about working at St Bede's.
Please note that due to the very high introductory fees charged by agencies, we will only consider CVs submitted via them if insufficient high calibre applications are received. Please do not rely on an agency to put you forward for a post at St Bede's to which you are attracted.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.