Teacher of Science
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Walsall/Staffordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 March 2018
Job overview
Teacher of Science
(NQT/MPS)
Required for September 2018
Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School is a community school in South Staffordshire, judged by Ofsted to be good in June 2015. All the staff are high performing and totally dedicated and committed to achieving the highest levels of student learning and attainment, for all children. Cheslyn Hay has exceptional facilities and excellent opportunities for professional development.
We are looking to appoint a teacher of Science, to teach across the age and ability range up to A Level. Due to the wide range of specialist teachers within the department, the post is suitable for any science specialism. The successful candidate will be innovative, creative and have the potential to become an outstanding practitioner.
If you have
· A passion for teaching
· High aspirations
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· The desire to be part of a highly motivated team
· The enthusiasm to inspire students and staff
· An interest in using the latest technology
You will be successful at Cheslyn Hay and in return, you will enjoy a unique working environment, which will support you by providing you with the skills, training and experience for your professional development.
Full details and application form are available from www.wmjobs.co.uk, the school website www.cheslynhay-high.staffs.sch.uk or by contacting Mrs Eileen Morris, Administration Manager, at the school.
Closing date: Thursday 29th March 2018 12.00pm
Interviews will be held week commencing 16th April 2018
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
Attached documents
About Cheslyn Hay Academy
- Cheslyn Hay Academy
- Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall
- West Midlands
- WS6 7JQ
- United Kingdom
School Aims and Sports College Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives
School Aims
• To provide a comprehensive curriculum which will enable students to understand and realise their full potential
academically, spiritually and physically.
• To provide a secure, caring and disciplined environment in which all students are able to develop confidence,
respect for themselves and others and are able to thrive.
• To enable students to develop emotionally and intellectually so that they appreciate beauty and the achievements of
others.
• To work with parents and others to prepare students for adult life as family member, worker or member of the
community.
• To enable our students to acquire a reasoned set of moral values and beliefs appropriate to the rapidly changing
and multicultural society in which we live.
• To provide our students with a stimulating and enjoyable experience which they will value for the rest of their lives.
• To place a focus upon health and fitness for all working in the school and provide opportunities for increased
quality access to physical activity.
Sports College Mission Statement
• Cheslyn Hay Academy is currently at the centre of local community sport as it forms part of
a joint user agreement with South Staffordshire District Council and this will be developed through greater provision
for Adult Education in courses related to Physical Education and Sport.
• The school currently has a thriving Physical Education department which produces high levels of attainment with all
ages and all abilities. This will be further enhanced through the structured professional development of all staff.
• Through continually developing links with community partners, opportunities and provision for participation at all
levels of Sport will be increased.
• All pupils will follow an accredited course in Physical Education and Sport, and this will be instrumental in
encouraging students to pursue both careers in the subject and healthy lifestyles.
• At Cheslyn Hay we believe that all pupils should be able to access ICT and as such all pupils will utilise a wide
range of technology related to Physical Education and Sport through the latest ‘virtual’ and interactive software.
• Pupils at Cheslyn Hay Academy will be encouraged to review their own progress and set
themselves targets based on Individual Activity Plans. This will encourage the pupils to become independent
learners with responsibility for their own progress.
Sports College Aims and Objectives
To raise standards of achievement in each specialist subject through the increased quality of teaching and learning.
• To implement a high-quality professional development programme enabling Physical Education to be used as a
learning foundation subject.
• To enhance the school’s target setting by developing self-review, Individual Activity Plans and student peer
mentoring to raise standards of achievement, motivation and self-esteem.
To extend curricular opportunities in the specialist subjects, including subject enrichment areas, out of hours
learning, industry/business links and the relationship between specialist subjects.
• To extend the quality and quantity of the Out of Hours Learning programme through the extension of the working day. • To develop the enhancement of pupils’ learning opportunities through the development of structured cross-
curricular links.
• To develop the provision of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities via inclusion in curriculum and enrichment activities.
To increase take-up and interest in specialist subject courses, particularly post-16.
• To develop the existing provision for pupils to follow accredited courses in Physical Education and Sport ensuring
all pupils leave Cheslyn Hay Academy with a recognised qualification.
• To increase participation and stimulate interest by the structuring of post-16 Physical Education to enhance Key
Skills/Millennium Volunteers schemes.
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