Total 14 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5
• A good understanding of curriculum developments
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies

• An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Enthusiasm for your subject
• Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents

• Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy’s work

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Further details about the role

Post:Teacher of Science

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary Range:MPS1 – UPS3 (£31,650 - £49,084 FTE)

Working Type:Full Time

Base:Walbottle Academy, Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9TP

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 29 academies; 16 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.

The ideal candidate will be expected to manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment by setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils. They will demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge as well as planning and teaching well-structured lessons.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Sophie Martin, Business Manager, at s.martin@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date:12th December 2024 at 9am

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're looking for a Teacher of Science with a specialism in either Chemistry or Physics, and excellent subject knowledge to teach classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 from April 2025. At Benfield, our Science department is supportive and committed and we're looking for someone who can join our team and make a significant contribution to improving the learning experiences of our young people, whilst also raising attainment.

We're looking for someone who can inspire and influence and who:

• Has a successful track record that demonstrates high quality teaching and learning with positive learner outcomes.
• Has experience contributing to the design and delivery of the curriculum.
• Can make effective use of resources to design and teach effective lessons and activities.

What the school offers its staff

Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11-16 school it has a distinct ethos with strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment is evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and are able to achieve their aspiration.

Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Further details about the role

Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Commitment to safeguarding

As this vacancy involves working with children and young people, you must declare relevant criminal convictions when you apply for the job. A criminal record will not automatically stop you from getting the job but we will consider the nature of the offence when assessing how suitable you are for the job and discuss this with you at interview. If this job is in regulated activity we will also check if you are barred from working with children. If you are barred from working with children it is an offence for you to apply for a job.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're looking for a Teacher of Science with a specialism in either Chemistry or Physics, and excellent subject knowledge to teach classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 from January 2025. At Benfield, our Science department is supportive and committed and we're looking for someone who can join our team and make a significant contribution to improving the learning experiences of our young people, whilst also raising attainment.

We're looking for someone who can inspire and influence and who:

• Has a successful track record that demonstrates high quality teaching and learning with positive learner outcomes.
• Has experience contributing to the design and delivery of the curriculum.
• Can make effective use of resources to design and teach effective lessons and activities.

What the school offers its staff

Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11-16 school it has a distinct ethos with strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment is evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and are able to achieve their aspiration.

Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Further details about the role

Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than 12pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Please note that interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 24th October 2024.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Commitment to safeguarding

As this vacancy involves working with children and young people, you must declare relevant criminal convictions when you apply for the job. A criminal record will not automatically stop you from getting the job but we will consider the nature of the offence when assessing how suitable you are for the job and discuss this with you at interview. If this job is in regulated activity we will also check if you are barred from working with children. If you are barred from working with children it is an offence for you to apply for a job.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Be a highly motivated and inspirational mathematician with excellent subject knowledge, able to ignite interest in Mathematics from both pupils and colleagues.

• Have a direct impact in developing our maths department to make it even better, and to help grow within our talented maths team to secure the very best outcomes for pupils at our academy.
• Have the desire and commitment to raise the achievement of all pupils by developing exciting and engaging learning experiences regardless of prior attainment.
• Be highly committed to engage all pupils and build excellent positive relationships.
• Be active in working to develop your own teaching practice and take full advantage of our dedicated CPD and support network.
• Be a role model to our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation.

• Continuous professional development, including the opportunity to undertake related qualifications.

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment.

• Teachers Pension Scheme.

• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and to shape this role.

• Employee welfare package, including 24-hour GP access and access to a whole range of wellbeing package.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Can you demonstrate:

• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?

What the school offers its staff

If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:

• outstanding professional development;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;

• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see Job Description, and Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

Please see Job Description, and Person Specification.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher of science to contribute to the further development of our reputation as a high performing school.

The successful applicant should have a passion for teaching and learning and be able to use their knowledge and experience to contribute to continual improvements within the department and across the whole school. They should have a vision for curricular and extra-curricular provision. The ability to support and stretch pupils at all levels is essential.

We are looking for a team player who is prepared to commit to the school. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work on their own initiative.

Please outline your skills, strengths and any experience within your application. Please note that any CV provided will not be considered as part of the recruitment application itself. All applications must be submitted on the appropriate application form provided.

Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers regardless of their levels of experience - we are seeking the right person for our school regardless of whether they are an ECT or a UPS3.

What the school offers its staff

* Discounted gym membership* On site parking
*Staff Wellbeing Programme/Calendar
* Bike to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and well qualified teacher to deliver Science across KS3 and to GCSE level.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive Science team with a passion for helping students to be the best they can be.

The post would be suitable for new entrants to the profession or colleagues seeking to develop and broaden their experience.

For more information about our Science Department, please visit:https://ebhigh.org.uk/Science/

What the school offers its staff

East Bergholt High School and Penrose Learning Trust provide an excellent support programme for newly appointed staff. We pride ourselves on our positive hardworking ethos.

We offer:

• new staff training and induction with ongoing support;
• continuous professional development opportunities;
• bespoke support for career development.

Commitment to safeguarding

East Bergholt High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hadleigh High School is seeking to appoint a full time dynamic and inspirational teacher of Maths to cover a maternity. Maths is a popular subject at the school with students excelling at all levels.

This post will involve teaching Maths to Years 7-11. We are happy to accept applications from teachers at any stage in their career and we can offer you the opportunity to progress within a supportive school environment.

The Maths department offers:

• A supportive, well-resourced, and team-based department;
• A positive learning and teaching experience in a friendly environment;
• The opportunity to teach across examination and vocational courses;
• Very strong student uptake for examination courses at KS4;
• An inspirational Head of Faculty who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher.

What the school offers its staff

Hadleigh High School is a vibrant, student- focused 11 – 16 secondary school rated “Good” by Ofsted in January 2019. We foster a strong community and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Our examination results continue to improve year on year, but we still have ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the Penrose Learning Trust we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve “excellence through collaboration”.

Our Commitment to Your CareerHadleigh High School is committed to providing excellent CPD opportunities and career progression for all staff. We prioritise staff training and development and believe that all members of staff should have a thorough induction and an ongoing programme of training and professional development.

Training is delivered every Monday and it is divided between departmental sessions on subject pedagogy and broader professional enquiry accessed via the Great Teacher Toolkit. All colleagues are part of the whole school coaching programme where we review effective lesson structures and pedagogy, enabling all of us to continually reflect on our current teaching and always seek to improve.

By investing in staff development our staff body is up to date with the latest thinking and practice in education. This in turn enables them to provide the best learning opportunities for our students, something we are passionate about every day we come to work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hadleigh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We firmly believe that all young people have a right to be safe and healthy, and our everyday practices support this principle.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Position

As a part of the science team at Ipswich Academy, you will work to establish for children, a caring environment in which each child will be nurtured and encouraged to develop their potential in science.

Unqualified teacher applications with experience will also be considered.

What you will offer

The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for teaching. You must be able to enthuse, motivate and progress pupils of all abilities.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate, are available on TES.

What the school offers its staff

One of our unique strengths and selling points is our commitment to staff which includes:

• Reduced teaching allocation to allow for each faculty to meet collaboratively for an hour each fortnight in specialist subject teams to support subject specific pedagogy and development
• Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. bicycle, electric vehicles)
• Leadership and Teaching & Learning development opportunities
• A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
• Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours
• Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school

Further details about the role

Whickham School is seeking to recruit an engaging and inspirational teacher of Science. Our Science faculty of 14 staff consists of a Faculty Leader, Deputy Faculty Leader, Assistant Faculty Leaders, Lead Practitioner and teaching staff with many years of experience through to ECTs. We also have a team of three science technicians supporting the faculty with equipment and practical set up/take down.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to make a difference in the lives of young people. We place a strong emphasis on pastoral work and the role of a tutor, and use a restorative approach in supporting pupils. The school is heavily oversubscribed and results are considerably above local and national averages (progress 8 in 2024 is projected to be significantly positive).

Our vision for all our pupils is that they are valued and inspired to be the best that they can be. We seek to develop the following 4 qualities in our pupils:

• Aspiration - Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
• Respect - Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
• Resilience - Whickham students persevere with challenges especially when faced with setbacks.
• Empathy - Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and well qualified teacher to deliver Science across KS3 and to GCSE level.

The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive Science team with a passion for helping students to be the best they can be.

The post would be suitable for new entrants to the profession or colleagues seeking to develop and broaden their experience.

For more information about our Science Department, please visit: https://ebhigh.org.uk/Science/



What the school offers its staff



East Bergholt High School and Penrose Learning Trust provide an excellent support programme for newly appointed staff. We pride ourselves on our positive hardworking ethos.

We offer:

• new staff training and induction with ongoing support;
• continuous professional development opportunities;
• bespoke support for career development.



Commitment to safeguarding

South Suffolk Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're looking for someone to join our busy Science department, to provide a variety of technical support to staff and pupils in a variety of ways to ensure their safety at all times. You will be adaptable to a varying workload, whilst always maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

The successful candidate should have:

• Relevant experience in a similar type of role, working with specialist science equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety to ensure and advise on good practice is important.
• An ability to work well as part of a small team, prioritising your own workload to meet deadlines.



What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.



Further details about the role

This post is term time only plus 10 additional days.

Our school is one of seven primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.

Benfield School is a fully inclusive 11-16 school it has a distinct ethos with strong sense of support and loyalty. Excellent relationships between students and staff and a purposeful learning environment is evident in lessons and around the modernised site. With this foundation, students have a strong platform to be confident, happy and are able to achieve their aspiration.

Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Wednesday 26th June 2024.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Commitment to safeguarding

As this vacancy involves working with children and young people, you must declare relevant criminal convictions when you apply for the job. A criminal record will not automatically stop you from getting the job but we will consider the nature of the offence when assessing how suitable you are for the job and discuss this with you at interview. If this job is in regulated activity we will also check if you are barred from working with children. If you are barred from working with children it is an offence for you to apply for a job.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons and courses
within the broad, balanced, relevant and adapted subject curriculum using a
variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning.
• To maintain and build upon the standards achieved in the award for
QTS Secondary as set out by the Teacher’ Standards.
• Contribute
to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children
and young people with regard to school policy and Safeguarding & Child
Protection Policy & Procedures.
• To
support all school policies and procedures.



1.
Manage student learning through effective teaching in accordance
with the Department’s schemes of work and policies.



2.
Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.



3.
Use a variety of methods and adapted approaches to match
curricular objectives and the range of student needs.



4.
Set and mark homework regularly in accordance with the school policy,
to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take
responsibility for their own learning.



5.
Work with EAL/SEND staff and support staff, contribute towards IEP
implementation to maximise effectiveness within lessons.



6.
Support individual learning, including students on the school and subject
Gifted and Talented registers, by planning work with appropriate challenge and
monitoring and reviewing student outcomes regularly.



7.
Set high expectations for all students.



8.
Work within the Assessment for Learning Strategy, using clear and
precise learning objectives and defining criteria for success and progress for
each lesson.



9.
To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include
assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with school
policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.



10.
Work effectively as a member of the Department team to improve the
quality of teaching and learning, by contributing to the Department Improvement
Plan and implementing and monitoring change.



11.
Implement new initiatives, school, local or national, by adapting
classroom procedures accordingly, monitoring progress and reflecting on
pedagogical outcomes.



12.
Use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual
respect that allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes their
self-esteem.



13.
Assist in development of resilience and positive emotional
well-being.



Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability



1.
Be immediately responsible for the processes of assessment,
recording and reporting for the students in their charge.



2.
Track student progress, monitoring achievement against set targets
and take appropriate action on student outcomes.



3.
Assess students’ work systematically and use the results to inform
future planning, teaching and curricular development.



4.
Be familiar with statutory assessment and reporting procedures.



5.
Keep an accurate register of students for each lesson. Unexplained absences or patterns of absence
should be reported immediately.



Subject Knowledge and Understanding



1.
Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the
National Curriculum programmes of study, level descriptors and specifications
for examination courses.



2.
Contribute to the effective use of subject resources, including
evaluation of new materials and equipment.



3.
Keep up-to-date with technological change and the use of
technology to enhance delivery and student access to the subject.



Professional Standards and Development



1.
Be a role model to students through personal presentation and
professional conduct.



2.
Arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and begin
and end lessons on time. Please do not leave classes unattended.



3.
Be familiar with the School and Department handbooks and support
all the school policies and procedures,



4.
Establish effective working relationships with professional
colleagues and associate staff.



5.
Be involved in extra-curricular activities such as making a
contribution to after-school clubs, trips and visits, and whole school events.



6.
Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of teachers’
professional duties as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and
Conditions and Teacher Standards, and teachers’ legal liabilities and
responsibilities relating to all current legislation.



7.
Liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with
responsibility for students’ education and welfare.



8.
Be aware of the role of the Governing Body of the School and
support it in performing its duties.



9. Consider the needs
of all students within lessons (and implement specialist advice) especially those who:



• have SEND or an IHP;
• are Most Able;
• are not yet fluent in English;
• are part of a vulnerable group (e.g. Pupil Premium students).

What the school offers its staff



Candidates are advised to
apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing candidates
as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County
High School reserves the right to close the application process early should a
suitable candidate be identified.



We
have a unique and rare opportunity to appoint a dynamic and innovative Teacher
of Mathematics to teach Mathematics throughout the school at Key Stages 3, 4
and 5. We would welcome applications
from Early Career Teachers or those on ITT courses
due to qualify in 2024.



Our
students are high achievers who are focused, hardworking and self-motivated;
many go on to further study at top universities. Progress 8 is outstanding with the latest
figure of +0.99, ranking the school as one of the highest achieving state
schools in the country.



Colchester County High School for Girls is a
selective girls’ grammar school and part of the Alpha Trust. This school is a stimulating and friendly
environment to work in, with an established programme of staff induction,
training and development opportunities across Alpha Trust and Alpha Teaching
School Hub. The Executive Principal is
an NLE. We are an outward-facing
establishment committed to professional development and teacher-led action research.
This is an amazing environment in which to teach and learn; creativity and
innovation abound!



Colchester
County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment. The successful
applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and
Barring Service.



All
applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering
letter, addressed to the Executive Principal, outlining suitability for the
post.



For an application pack please contact recruitment@cchsg.com or download the
application form from our website: www.cchsg.com.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.