Teacher of Science
Desborough College
Windsor and Maidenhead
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2017
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic teacher of Science who will have the commitment and energy to encourage all students to excel and aspire to attain their highest academic and personal goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach all science subjects at KS3 and KS4. Physics at KS5 would be an advantage.
Applications are welcome from experienced colleagues and those new to the profession. Desborough College is an excellent place to start your teaching career, within an experienced and innovative department, and in a school where behaviour is outstanding and students are keen to learn.
To apply for this post applicants are invited to submit an Application Form with a covering letter providing details of previous experience. The Application Form can be found on our website at www.desborough.org.uk. Please return completed forms to the Principal’s PA at nicolahumphries@desborough-college.net
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 21 February 2017 at 12 noon
Desborough College - Maidenhead
Principal – Paul Frazer
TEL: 01628-634505
www.desborough.org.uk
Attached documents
About Desborough College
Desborough College is a thriving and rapidly growing secondary school for boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have a strong and inclusive ethos and high expectations in terms of behaviour and attainment for all. Our school is situated a short walk from Maidenhead train station with good links to London and Reading. It is situated in Maidenhead in Berkshire, and there are 889 students in total.
Principal
Andy Murdoch
Values and vision
Desborough College’s crest reads “Strenuis Ardua Cedunt”, which translates as “Difficulties Yield to Diligence”. The school values single-sex education and believes that this provides a learning environment in which boys can thrive and excel.
The secondary school has links with Radley College, another boys’ school. This partnership offers the students of Desborough College unique opportunities to participate in activities with Radley’s staff and students, including joint lectures, sports coaching sessions and other extra-curricular activities.
Desborough College has four houses, promoting a healthy competitive edge between each house. The school endeavours to ensure each individual completes their school life with courage, respect, a good sense of fun, honesty, integrity and humility.
Ofsted report
“Students are happy in the college and say they feel safe and enjoy lessons. Their behaviour is consistently good and they are always willing to work together in lessons. Their enjoyment of school is supported by high attendance figures. Teachers have made good and rapid progress in raising standards across all year groups. Teaching is good overall and there is some that is outstanding in mathematics, drama and art.”
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