Teacher of Science

Cambourne Village College; Little Eversden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambourne Village College is expanding its science department and seeking an inspiring teacher who will be supported to grow professionally. The successful candidate will join a team of 17 science teachers and 4 science technicians, contributing to excellent Progress 8 scores and a broad curriculum including GCSE and A-level options.

The college collaborates with Cambridge's education faculties and has a strong track record of professional development, mentoring trainees and building a

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong and inspiring classroom practice.
• Experience or willingness to mentor trainee teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to GCSE and A-level where applicable.
• Contribute to a high-performing science department with a track record of strong Progress 8 scores.
• Support the department expansion and maintain outstanding teaching standards.

Skills

Science teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

Tools

iPad classroom

Job description

The successful candidate will join a team of 17 science teachers, and 4 science technicians. You will be an inspiring teacher with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, who will be strongly supported to grow your practice.

It is an exciting time to join the Science Department at Cambourne Village College. Already well established, the department is expanding due to the continuing growth of the school. You will be part of supportive team where standards of teaching and learning are very high. Results are consistently strong, with excellent progress 8 scores. Our 6th form opened in September 2024 and we are now teaching A-level Chemistry, Physics and Biology, as well as A-level Environmental Science. At GCSE, students have the option of following either the AQA Trilogy Combined Science or AQA Separate Science routes. Students are also offered the opportunity to take BTEC Child Development at KS4 and we have numerous extra-curricular opportunities including a STEM Club, an Eco Club and a science-based Activities Week.

The college works closely with the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, as well as local SCITT providers, to provide trainee teachers with an exciting and supportive introduction to their careers. This provides opportunities for mentoring trainee teachers, as well as cross fertilisation of ideas from some of the country's leading training centres.

Cambourne Village College is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated, over-subscribed secondary school, eight miles from Cambridge. We opened as an academy of the Cam Academy Trust in September 2013. Our ethos is aspirational and inclusive, our staff is highly motivated, our pupils courteous and hard-working, and we have excellent facilities. A 350 place sixth form opened in September 2024, with room for175 students in each of Years 12 and 13. Joining Cambourne Village College represents a unique opportunity to work in a newly-established school within a wider, high-quality Academy Trust that gives excellent possibilities for professional and career development.

It is an exciting time to join our teaching staff at Cambourne Village College. Already a well-established and successful school, the addition of our Sixth Form marks the final phase of our expansion. The school benefits from a wealth of exciting facilities and a strong culture of mutual support; staff morale is high and our students are courteous and eager to participate in the highly engaging curriculum offered to them. We are ambitious for our Sixth Form to reflect the successes of our main school, where results are consistently strong, with excellent Progress 8 scores. Cambourne Village College is a 1:1 iPad school, with all students having a personal device.

Joining Cambourne Village College represents a unique opportunity to work in a well-established school within a wider, high-quality Academy Trust that gives excellent possibilities for professional and career development.