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Teacher of Science with a specialism of physics, chemistry or biology considered
Shuttleworth College
Lancashire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 to upper pay range 3
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
Teacher of Science
with a specialism of physics, chemistry or biology considered
Salary negotiable dependent on experience
Potential for R & R allowance
Start date w.e.f. September 2020
(11-16 NOR 991)
Can you help our students to think big? Would you like to help them chase their dreams? Could you support and work with others so that we can succeed together?
If so we’d love to hear from you!
Celebrating outstanding summer results yet again with positive progress 8 and a great performance with grades 7-9 an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, motivated and committed individual to join the college’s dynamic Science department.
At Shuttleworth College our students are at the centre of everything we do. Our driving purpose is to make sure that they enjoy their time at school with us and achieve their very best. Science is absolutely essential to this aim and as such we wish to appoint a qualified Science teacher who will inspire, motivate and engage our young people.
The successful candidate will be a Science specialist with a specialism of physics, chemistry or biology and a passion for the subject and an eagerness to inspire our students to reach their full potential. Applications from NQTs would be most welcome, as the school provides a very supportive induction programme. You will have the ability to consistently deliver captivating and inspiring lessons, engaging students through an outstanding, rewarding learning experience. In return you will receive excellent guidance from an experienced and outstanding curriculum leader and you will be actively supported to develop your knowledge and your career. A willingness to engage in wider school projects and contribute to the extracurricular life of the school is essential.
Shuttleworth College is a rapidly improving 11-16 College in Burnley located within easy reach of the M65 and is easily accessible from many parts of Lancashire and Manchester. The college is on a very exciting journey and the improvements in the college have recently been acknowledged by OFSTED grading both behaviour and leadership as good, and acknowledging the fantastic work going on here. We warmly encourage you to visit and see this for yourself; visits can be arranged by contacting Eleanor Atkinson on 01282 682300.
With additional allowances available for the ideal candidate, there hasn’t been a better time to join our welcoming, attractive and well-resourced learning environment.
Closing date 9 a.m. Monday 24 February 2020 and Interview date tbc w/c 24 February 2020 or email eatkinson@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
Shuttleworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance.
About Shuttleworth College
Shuttleworth College is a mixed, mainstream secondary school in Padiham, near Burnley in Lancashire. It caters to students aged 11 to 16 and has approximately 1,111 pupils enrolled.
Shuttleworth College was founded in September 2006 from the merger of Gawthorpe High School and Habergham High Sixth Form. It was provided with a brand-new facilities under the Building Schools for the Future programme. The school now boasts a restaurant-style kitchen, dance studio, sports hall, fitness room, tennis courts and all-weather sports pitches.
Headteacher
Ruth England
Vision and values
Shuttleworth College’s motto is "Think big. Chase dreams. Succeed together". Its main aim is to ensure every student has an enjoyable and well-rounded education that will allow them to safeguard their future. The secondary school believes creating a supportive learning community is key and it promotes resilience, perseverance and pride as values to uphold.
Shuttleworth College favours the traditional disciplines of English, maths and science. Much of the curriculum centres on these subjects as the school believe this makes the movement to the next phase of education more seamless. Teachers provide a varied education for their students and a wide range of extra-curricular activities is on offer, including a yearly musical.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher, and leaders at all levels, have successfully created a culture of higher expectations of staff and pupils and there is a determination to improve pupils’ life chances. The motto: ‘Think big. Chase dreams. Succeed together’ permeates leaders’ decisions and actions.”
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