Teacher of Science
Bede's Senior School
East Sussex
- New
- Salary:
- Highly competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 27 August 2024
Job overview
Bede's is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Science for September 2024, this will be fixed term for one year. You will have the talent to help every pupil to achieve their best possible results at GSCE or A Level, and you will be determined to inspire young people, and to help inculcate a love of Science/Chemistry amongst your pupils. You will be teaching at GCSE and the aspiration to teach at A Level would be an advantage. You will be able to enjoy working with gifted scientists who aspire to study at the very highest level, as much as you enjoy working with those who find the subject particularly taxing.
The faculty is under the aegis of Head of STEM, Ms Julia French, and the department is led by Ms Laure Finat-Duclos. There are separate Heads of Department for Physics and Biology, as well as for Animal Management, and you may be able to offer an additional subject specialism in one of these subjects. You will be eager to be part of a successful faculty, teaching exciting and innovative lessons, and contributing outside the classroom as well. In years 9, 10, and 11, pupils take one of three pathways to complete their study of the Sciences; We teach the AQA Chemistry GCSE as part of the Triple pathway, Combined Science GCSEs for the Double pathway, and BTEC Science as a single pathway.
We also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers who will enjoy a generous level of remission on their timetable, above the level offered in other schools. They will also benefit from the expert professional mentorship of Ms Yvette Stainsby, our dedicated Head of Teacher Development.
Bede's is a busy, energetic and friendly school set in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy excellent facilities and resources and we offer superb opportunities for the personal and professional development of our teachers. We look forward to reading about how you would seek to contribute to the School's extensive co-curricular programme in your application; we are excited to hear how you will infect the pupils with your own passion whether this be within STEM or beyond it.
This is a one year fixed term contract.
Salary: Highly competitive
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;
- A Real Living Wage Employer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities / discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School
- A free lunch provided each day & much more!
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
For further information about the role please see the Job Description below.
To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a cover letter. We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
Application closing date: Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 8.00am.
Bede’s reserves the right to interview on application and appoint before the published closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.
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Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
About Bede's Senior School
Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.
Headteacher
Peter Goodyer
Values and Vision
The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills.
ISI report
“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.”
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