Teacher of Science
Overton Grange School
Sutton, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers' Outer London Pay Scales
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2018 or earlier, if available
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
OVERTON GRANGE SCHOOL
Stanley Road
Sutton
Surrey SM2 6TQ
Telephone: 020 8239 2383
Fax: 020 8239 2382
Email: l.owens@overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk
Joint Headteachers: Mr G Bennett and Mr K Stride
TEACHER OF SCIENCE
SALARY: Teachers’ Outer London Pay Scale
Required for September 2018 (or earlier if available)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher of Science to join a strong, successful and committed Science Department. The post will involve teaching Science full time to GCSE, and across the ability range, with an opportunity to teach ‘A’ level when possible. At ‘A’ level we offer all three Science subjects and our results are in the top 25%.
This post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced teachers Overton Grange is a popular comprehensive school, with around 13000 students on roll and has enjoyed consistent academic success; rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016. We have recently started working in partnership with the University of Brighton Academies Trust. The school is fully committed to inclusion and has a Hearing Support Department.
The school is committed to the CPD of its staff; ‘Staff speak highly of the support and mentoring they receive. Middle leaders participate in a range of professional courses. They share good practice and support each other well to develop strong professional links. Middle leaders are actively engaged in the professional development of teachers and support those who are experienced or new to the profession.’ (Ofsted 2016)
Overton Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure process.
Full details and an application form are available:
via the school’s website – www.overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk or
via email to l.owens@overtongrange.sutton.sch.uk or
please telephone: 020 8239 2383 / Fax 020 8239 2382
Closing date: 2 February 2018*
* We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
Attached documents
About Overton Grange School
Based in Sutton, Overton Grange School is an Academy committed to providing excellent secondary education for the local community for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. The school currently educates around 1,250 pupils and has been serving our local community since 1997.
Headteacher
Mr Chris McNab
Values and Vision
We want Overton Grange to be a safe, challenging and happy community, which prepares learners of today for the demands and opportunities of tomorrow.
Overton Grange School hopes to give the children a challenging and enriching education. The school aims to provide equal opportunities for every student, no matter what background they come from. Overton Grange values students who take part in extra-curricular activities. Teachers encourage children to be a part of the local community. They also give each child the attention they need in order to increase their self-esteem. The establishment wants pupils to enjoy school life, to feel valued and protected.
COMMUNITY INSPIRATON SUCCESS
“Pupils behave well during lessons and around the school’s site. Improved systems are in place to support staff when any low level disruption takes place. Pupils are polite and courteous and enjoy being in school. They are well supported by staff”.
“The school is a community were everyone is treated fairly and equally, and where pupils feel valued. Positive working relationships exist between staff and pupils. This ensures pupils feel safe. The school has experienced some turbulence, but leaders have now established stability and recent changes are having a positive impact”.
"Pupils study a broad curriculum. Staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities".
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