Physics teacher

Avenor College is welcoming a knowledgeable, passionate Teacher of Physics to join a collaborative Science Department and teach in a modern, purpose built laboratory. Applicants should be qualified Physics teachers, ready to work with KS3-5 students. Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply and complete with us the ECT programme. 

We have three fully resourced laboratories in a new state of the art Senior building. The Science department consists of seven Science teachers and one lab technician. The college offers varied opportunities for personal and professional development through a model that gives teachers voice, choice and agency.  

At A Level our students study the CAIE 9702 curriculum. We currently offer two learning pathways at IGCSE: Coordinated Science (Double) CAIE 0654, or Separate Sciences (Triple) CAIE 0625. Our Key Stage 3 provision has a Romanian national strand in Science for a minority of students, while most of our students follow the UK National curriculum through an in-house scheme of work, with a focus on developing investigative skills.

We welcome applicants who meet the following: 

• Have deep and flexible subject knowledge to design and facilitate learning of Science in Middle School and of Physics at IGCSE and A Level; 
• Know how students learn, motivating and challenging them by creating a stimulating learning experience;
• Use the scientific cycle of inquiry to develop investigation skills of students in all year groups;
• Contribute to curriculum development by updating schemes of work and collaborate with teachers of other subjects to ensure horizontal articulation of the curriculum;
• Offer opportunities for learning Science outside the curriculum time, through contributing to our strong co-curricular offer;
• Be fluent in English;
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues;
• Contribute to meeting the wider aspirations of Avenor College;
• Respect, adhere to and model the Avenor values.

We value the following dispositions and would hope you might be able to demonstrate them:

• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues; 
• Be a good team player and good team builder; 
• Listen actively; 
• Be fair and consistent;
• Have a positive outlook, be a good role model who leads by personal example;
• Be inclusive and committed to intercultural learning;
• Work effectively; be organised and prepared, with a high degree of resilience;
• Live a healthy life;
• Have interest and commitment to own personal and professional development;
• Love what you do, show it and model being a longlife learner.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• An initial two-year contract term with annual renewal thereafter;
• A rich staff well-being programme;
• Professional learning and development opportunities;
• Be part of a community of learners, where we support each other and we grow together.

Application process:

• Please send your complete resume/CV to hr@avenor.ro; 
• Include a cover letter where you outline your educational beliefs, explain your strengths and your reasons for applying to work at Avenor College;
• Ensure that your application includes the names of at least three referees with their current phone numbers and email addresses;

Timescale:

• Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on receipt;
• First-round interviews will be conducted online;
• Final interviews for shortlisted candidates will be individually arranged;
• Part of the recruitment process may include demo lesson that can be either online or in person.

Safeguarding: 

Please be aware we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students; as part of our safeguarding procedures we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks together with an updated ICPC.

GDPR compliance:

By submitting your documents to our registration addresses, you give us your explicit consent to process your data solely for purposes required by labor legislation. In accordance with our Privacy Policy, Avenor College processes candidates' personal data only for purposes governed by the Labor Code or other activities that have a legal basis. 

Through our internal privacy policy, we guarantee that if you are not selected for the position you applied for, your documents will be securely stored for up to 6 months after the submission of your application. In accordance with the GDPR, you may request the deletion of the data included in your CV and/or letter of intent at any time before the expiration of the 6-month period by sending a request to withdraw consent to hr@avenor.ro.