Teacher of Science – Full time
Start date: 1 September 2021
Salary: MPS - UPS (£25,714 - £41,604) Athelstan Trust
School context: mixed 11-18, comprehensive, number on roll: 1433
Malmesbury School requires a dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Science to join the Science faculty. If you can teach a second subject, please identify this in your application letter. This post would be suitable for a highly competent NQT or a teacher with experience and a proven track record of success. The school occupies a modern building with a suite of laboratories built around a faculty office and prep rooms. All labs have an interactive whiteboard or Clevertouch screen and computer. Students follow either AQA Trilogy Combined Science or the AQA Separate Sciences at GCSE with exam results for the last few years being exceptional. We have large numbers of students studying at least one Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology) at A-level. The Science faculty has an ethos of “inspiring and equipping young people to discover their world” and we believe in using practical work to inspire our students and to support them in developing their investigative skills. In 2018 the school was awarded the Platinum Science Mark, which recognises the outstanding work of the Science faculty. The faculty has a very successful YouTube Channel and a Facebook page which we encourage you to visit. Staff have easy access to high quality CPD such as subject specialist training and the Outstanding Teacher Programme through the Avon Teaching School Alliance.
At Malmesbury School our vision is to be a happy, caring and excellent community. We are proud to be a truly comprehensive school providing an education of the highest quality for all the students within Malmesbury and the surrounding area.
In 2015 we established the Athelstan Multi Academy Trust which consists of four secondary schools (Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School, The Dean Academy and Sir William Romney), two of which are in North Wiltshire and two in Gloucestershire. The Trust offers further career development opportunities for colleagues to work across more than one school in a supportive environment. In addition to the Teaching School and trust opportunities, teaching staff at Malmesbury School have a wealth of employee benefits including:
• An excellent induction programme including support for those returning to teaching/new to schools
• A comprehensive CPD programme including specialist training using external providers
• Coaching and mentoring support from senior leaders for those new to leadership roles
• Working in a flexible and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority
• Termly teaching and learning and Athelstan Trust newsletters that share best practice and latest news
• Continual collaboration and sharing of resources to reduce workload and improve provision for students
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• An extensive student enrichment and trip programme
• An on-site counselling service
Malmesbury School is a highly successful school that offers unparalleled support and opportunities to staff who wish to develop their skills and leadership. The school is well situated just north of the M4 (J17), within easy travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, and Swindon and just on the edge of the Cotswolds.
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 12 February 2021 with interviews taking place on Friday 26 February 2021 or earlier if there is a strong field of applicants.
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. Please visit the school website for further information
Malmesbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
