Teacher of Science
Barr Beacon School
Walsall
- Salary:
- Mainscale with TLR responsibilities for the right candidates
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 June 2019
Job overview
“Success is a science; if you have the right conditions, you get the result.” So said Oscar Wilde and we say the same.
Whether you’re an NQT or you have been teaching Science for decades, to really inspire the next generation of scientists you need an environment with the right conditions. You need an environment where pupils genuinely want to learn. An environment in which your colleagues are as geeky about your subject as you are.
Whatever your level of experience in the classroom, it’s your passion for your subject that counts. We prize love of learning above all else.
We need a talented teacher of Science who has the passion to provide pupils with the best possible experience of this fascinating subject. Could it be you?
With our unparalleled professional development opportunities, you will be able to progress in your career, whatever stage you are at. This includes a fully-funded Masters programme open to all.
Our teachers work very hard but they only ever do work which is going to make a difference for our pupils. Quite simply, we believe in common sense approaches to everything. That means:
- Compared with most schools, our teachers do minimal marking. Why bother when there are much better ways to give pupils the feedback they need?
- We never ask for lesson plans. Of any kind. Ever.
- We don’t have a teaching and learning policy because we trust teachers to decide the best approaches for their pupils.
- There is no pressure to ‘put on a show’ in lessons: A culture of typicality is reinforced by no lesson gradings (outstanding, good, etc).
- Everyone has the highest expectations of behaviour, with all staff (not just teaching staff) reinforcing those expectations.
- A clear system of sanctions which is applied consistently so staff don’t have to have battles with pupils.
- Senior Leadership are very visible and all staff ‘own’ their corridors.
- CPD is tailored specifically to staff needs, based off their feedback. This includes a fully funded Masters programme available to everyone.
- There are no prizes for looking busy or staying late – we work in a way that suits us we make sure you make time for ourselves and our families.
That’s just 9 of the things we do to secure our teachers’ well-being. There are many more here: http://www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk/47-things-we-do-staff-well-being/
If you are interested in joining us, visit www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk to download an applicatio n form and send it to Lynsey Draycott: LDraycott@barrbeaconschool.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 28th June
Early applications welcome
About Barr Beacon School
- Barr Beacon School
- Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall
- West Midlands
- WS9 0RF
- United Kingdom
Join an Outstanding team
The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew. Now we are working with two other schools as we help them on their journey to outstanding.
How have we achieved all of this?
Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.
Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.
Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.
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