TEACHER OF SCIENCE

The Elton High School; Walshaw; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Elton High School invites applications for a full-time Science teacher to join our high-performing team. The post is permanent and on the M1 to M6 pay scale; 0.8 timetable requests will be considered.

We value strong pedagogy, DBS clearance, and eligibility to work in the UK, with a supportive environment that promotes staff wellbeing and professional development.

Formación

• Evidence of ability to teach Science across key stages.
• Commitment to high standards of pupil progress.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Science to students aged 11–16.
• Contribute to department and school improvement initiatives.
• Participate in staff training and wellbeing activities.

Conocimientos

Science teaching

Enthusiastic

Team player

Descripción del empleo

TEACHER OF SCIENCE

The Elton High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1RN

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week4 days per week will be considered

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiasticand skilled full-time teacher of Science to join our supportive andhigh-performing team. 0.8 timetable requests will also be considered and wewelcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers alike. The vacancyhas arisen due to the retirement of the current postholder.

What the school offers its staff

Wehave a strong system of staff training in place aimed at developing the verybest practice, with a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feelsupported to give their best and to have a work life balance. We prideourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the well-being ofeveryone in our school community and consistently review opportunities tofurther promote staff well-being.Initiatives include a half termly Golden Week (no meetings scheduled),Staff Wellbeing Committee and an annual Well-being Day for every member ofstaff.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16

The Elton High School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2022) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous report (2017) and are firmly embedded across our school. The inspection team noted that ‘pupils are proud to attend’ Elton with an established culture of ‘high aspirations for what pupils can achieve’. Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with the climate for learning and behaviour of our students – their ‘positive behaviour at all times is characteristic of the respectful culture of this school [and] their positive conduct reflects leaders’ high standards’.

The success of our school is built on the expertise of our high-quality staff. We have a strong system of staff training in place aimed at developing the very best practice, moreover we have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give of their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the wellbeing of everyone in our school community and consistently review opportunities to further promote staff wellbeing.

The school has excellent transport links with the M60, M61, M62 and M66 Motorways crisscrossing the area plus the Metrolink Light Rapid Transit system with a fast and frequent service from Bury centre through Manchester city centre to East Didsbury.

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