Teacher of Science
Woodrush High School
Wythall
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 1st 2018
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2017
Job overview
Teacher of Science
Fixed term contract - January to August 2018
Join us at Woodrush High School to work within the Science department at an exciting time in its development. Our last three Ofsted inspections have been graded ‘Outstanding’ and we work hard as a team to continually strive to improve.
Woodrush High School is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed Academy and has an excellent reputation locally and nationally. We are a Teaching School and a National Support School committed to educational innovation. We are situated in a pleasant suburban area the school is based on the borders of Birmingham, Solihull and Worcestershire only 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M42.
Applications are invited from Science Teachers who are able to teach both KS3 and KS4; however the ability to teach Physics to KS4 and KS5 would be an advantage. Applications are welcomed from NQTs, recent entrants to the profession, or experienced teachers. Are you
· Passionate about teaching Science especially Physics?
· Reflective and dedicated to improving your practice?
· A caring professional practitioner who can build positive relationships and ensure young people are engaged and motivated to learn?
You will join a vibrant department, where teachers work together and are encouraged to measured risks and innovate to inspire all students to make excellent progress from their starting points
We can offer you:
· The benefit of being part of our Teaching School
· A wealth of CPD aimed at teachers at all stages and levels of experience
· Supportive Induction programme
· A high quality NQT induction programme (NQT Quality Mark gained 2016)
· Excellent opportunities for further development
Interested candidates are welcome to come and look around the school by prior appointment.
For more information on our on the post, how to apply and our school please download our application pack from our website.
Alternatively please contact Mrs Robinson Headteachers PA on 01564 823777 or email her at nrobinson@woodrushhigh.worcs.sch.uk to have a pack emailed or posted out to you
Closing date first post 11th October, interviews to take place soon after
Attached documents
About Woodrush High School
- Woodrush High School
- Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B47 5JW
- United Kingdom
Woodrush High School is a mainstream, non-denominational, secondary academy for girls and boys aged 11-18. It is situated Wythall, Worcestershire, near the city of Birmingham.
Our recent Ofsted inspection, December 2018, categorised Woodrush as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership & Management and Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare. It is a Teaching School and a recognised National Support School.
Headteacher
Mr J Barber
Values and vision
Woodrush High School believes learning is lifelong. It offers a calm, supportive and disciplined environment in which children can learn. Teachers believe students can always improve and must always strive to do so.
The secondary school respects individuals and believes in equality of opportunity for all. It is focused on doing everything it can to improve students’ chances in life and prides itself on being a big team that includes pupils, staff and parents. It embraces its community and its role in the local area.
Woodrush High School focuses on strong academic performance, but also puts emphasis on students learning life skills and taking part in extra-curricular activities, which range from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to the arts, music and sport.
'Morale at the school is exceptionally high. Teachers are proud to work at the school, they are fully engaged in leaders’ improvement drive and all share a common goal, namely, to make their school the best it can be.’ Ofsted 2018
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