What skills and experience we're looking for• Responsible to: Head of Science/Deputy Head of Science • Salary: CST Main Pay S.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Responsible to: Head of Science/Deputy Head of Science
• Salary: CST Main Pay Scale M1 - M6 (£31,650 - £43,607)
• Working Pattern: 0.8FTE to full time, depending on the timetable
• Start Date: 1st January 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter
• Contract: Permanent
Our mission at Bristol Cathedral Choir School is to harness the power of our community, so that we all learn, grow and develop into the best versions of ourselves. This is because at BCCS we are: Gathered together, that all may thrive. We do this by living out our three core values in all that we say and do. These are: Kindness, Courage and Hope.
Applications are invited from charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified teachers for this exciting, and rewarding post within our Science department. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, as we seek to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our student population. The postholder will be expected to teach KS3-4 Science and will need to have the ability to teach, or the desire to learn how to teach either Biology or Chemistry at KS5. We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced teachers.
Bristol Cathedral Choir School is an academy that specialises in Music. The academy became part of the Cathedral Schools Trust (a Multi Academy Trust) in 2016. It serves students from all over Bristol and welcomes those of all faiths and none. We are proud of our diverse, tolerant and respectful community, which reflects Bristol’s demographic.
With a comprehensive intake, students present with a large range of additional educational needs. The proportion of students with an EHCP is well above the national average. Similarly the school welcomes a significant number of children who are looked after or previously looked after.
The Sixth Form has approximately 425 students, many of whom join in Year 12 from other schools. Levels of attainment are high. The majority of students progress to university, including Russell group institutions and Oxbridge.
As part of Cathedral Schools Trust, we are able to offer a coherent and high quality provision of continuing professional development. This includes a comprehensive programme for newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as catering for more experienced colleagues to support career progression.
BCCS is a special place, dedicated to meeting the needs and aspirations of all our students. We are rich in history, but forward looking. Academic and committed to educating the whole child. Unashamedly values driven, with passionate, talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, united by our mission to be ‘Gathered together, that all may thrive’. A school in the heart of Bristol, for all of Bristol. For those who share our values and beliefs, this is an exciting time to join us in our journey to transform lives through education.
The Science Department
The sciences are very successful at BCCS, both in regard to uptake at A level (AQA) and external examination results. As well as seeing many BCCS students progress to Sciences at KS5, the school is privileged to welcome a large cohort of Scientists from schools all across Bristol and South Glos for KS5. As a result, there are many KS5 A Level classes in each science discipline and all teachers in the department benefit from teaching KS5 as well as KS3 and KS4.
The Science team is made up of well-qualified, friendly, committed, subject specialists, who enjoy working collaboratively. The school values practical work in science education; the department is well supported by three highly skilled and experienced technicians.
In Years 7 and 8 students are taught seven hours of Science a fortnight as a combined subject. From Year 9, students begin studying the GCSE course. A large number of students in KS4 study Separate Science GCSEs (AQA). Other students study GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (AQA).
Method of application
To apply please use the online application form.
Please include a letter of application in the online supporting statement section of your application.
Further information about the school can be found on our website www.bccs.bristol.sch.uk
Informal enquiries may be made to the HR Administrator, Daisy Jenkinson, recruitment@bristolcathedral.org.uk
• Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
• Interview date: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Due to the proximity to the end of term, we reserve the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the formal interview date.
Please read further documents for further details about the role including the job description and person specification.
Please note that we will only consider applications through iTrent and will not consider CVs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of all vetting checks including the provision of two strong references and an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff at BCCS are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and young people within the school.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Equalities statement
Cathedral Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the strength in diversity. Our schools have a wide range of cultural, socio economic and religious influences and we use this to ensure that we broaden our understanding of each other and the world.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, as we seek to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our student population.
What the school offers its staff
Cathedral Schools Trust offers you:
• Competitive pension schemes through LGPS;
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured);
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Discounted gym membership (PureGym and Nuffield Health);
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development.
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.
