We are looking for a Teacher of Science/Head of Subject. This is an exciting opportunity to join Holmleigh Park High School and become an integral member of the Science team.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Main responsibilities:
Believe passionately that all students can make outstanding progress, regardless of their
starting point
Have excellent subject knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for conveying knowledge
Set exceptionally high expectations for students’ behaviour and work ethic
Reflect constantly on their own practice and welcome feedback
Be flexible and relish the excitement of working in a rapidly improving school
You will need:
Educated at degree level, with evidence of continuing professional development.
Qualified teacher status.
Further relevant professional studies.
Demonstrable successful career experience, relevant to the role.
Experience of designing, tracking, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on systems capable of bringing outstanding student outcomes.
What’s in it for you:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 14th of April 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Holmleigh Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with the DfE guidelines “Safeguarding Children: Safer Recruitment and Selection in Education Settings”.
The school will adhere to the following guidelines:
1. All new staff will be subject to a criminal background check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. This will be an enhanced check for those whose duties include caring for, training or supervising children.
2. All posts at Holmleigh Park High School require an acceptance of the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
3. The selection procedure for all posts will include a consideration of the applicant’s suitability to work with children as well as the post.
4. All applicants must submit a signed application form. This is taken as verification that all statements are true and that the applicant is not in any way disqualified from working with children eg on List 99.
5. Posts at Holmleigh Park High School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act of 1974, and if necessary a declaration must be made on the application form.
6. The school will seek references on all short listed candidates prior to interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications prior to interviews.
7. Referees should be someone who has had a working or professional relationship with the candidate, and should not be a friend or relative.
8. Referees will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children including any in which the penalty is time expired, and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns and the outcome of that procedure.