Teacher of Science

Salary Grade: MPS
Salary Band: £25,714 - £36,961 per annum
Location: The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 6th February 2022
Hours: Full time
Start: September 2022

About the opportunity:

This is a new post due to subject expansion and increased student numbers.

We are looking to recruit an excellent Teacher of Science who will add value to a high performing team. Applications are welcome from those with any specialism. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to our committed and enthusiastic faculty: we pride ourselves on our innovative and forward-looking practice.

The Science Department is located at the centre of the school in well-resourced laboratories and our faculty of 15 teachers and 3 technicians work together to deliver inspiring lessons. All members of the team teach across the age and ability range. Science is a popular subject; around half of KS4 students take separate sciences and over a third of KS5 students study one or more science subjects.

A comprehensive programme of support and training will be made available to the successful applicant.  Any ECT appointed will be supported with a reduced timetable, a mentor and a strong commitment to their professional development.

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is committed to inspiring learners for their future. We are an ambitious 11-18 school with 1630 students, 220 of which are Sixth Form. Our vision is to ensure our students experience a culture of opportunity, support, challenge and ambition where potential is realised and nobody is left behind.

The successful candidate will be:

•  A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom.

•  Fully committed to learning, high quality teaching and raising standards of all students.

•  Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.

•  Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.

•  Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people.

•  Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working.

•  A role model for our students and staff.

We Can Offer You:

•  A good school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team

•  An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership.

•  A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team.

•  Excellent care and support for all staff.

•  Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.

•  A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff.

•  Enthusiastic students, willing to learn.

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Why Work With Us

The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is a not-for-profit multi-academy trust that supports and sponsors many primary, secondary and special schools across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire.

Its shared vision for excellence through partnership means it is also committed to keeping the best of what makes a local school great – in other words, the type of schools where TWHF colleagues would be proud to send their own children.

TWHF combines a relentless drive for academic excellence with a shared moral purpose and shared values while ensuring that fun and happiness are key attributes of each of its schools. TWHF believes that partnership-working with its schools, pupils, and their parents, as well as the wider community, helps creates the best possible outcomes for all children.

TWHF empowers its colleagues through support, training, and career opportunities to recruit and retain outstanding staff who are leaders in their field. That way TWHF can ensure that every student achieves their full potential, regardless of background, culture, heritage, or ability.

TWHF recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. TWHF values the contributions of all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, TWHF welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The Benefits

Some benefits are accessible by all staff irrespective of their contract type (T). Some are only eligible to permanent (P) employees following a successful probation period as noted:   

• Car Purchase scheme (P)     
• Reward Gateway discounts (P&T)     
• Discounted gym membership scheme (P&T)     
• Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme (P)     
• Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service (P&T)     
• Excellent Pension scheme (P&T)